Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on leading the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems throughout project lifecycles.

What the role involves

• Leading the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop engineering strategies and technical solutions for building services installations.
• Undertake thermal comfort assessments and building performance analysis.
• Coordinating with clients, stakeholders, architects, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Managing the production of engineering calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, and models.
• Ensure project delivery within agreed budgets, programmes, and quality standards.

Skills and requirements

• Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution (e.g., Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering body), or expected to achieve chartership wit.
• Passion for sustainable design, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction.
• Experience integrating renewable energy technologies into building projects.
• Proficiency with building performance and energy modelling software, such as IES.

Confirmed role details

• Projects are delivered within collaborative, international teams, providing exposure to innovative and sustainable building design solutions.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving