Head of Engineering Electrical / Mechanical

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time
Role Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Principal Electrical Engineer, leading projects and disciplines.
As principal engineer in our building services team, your responsibilities will include:
Leading multidisciplinary projects from start to completion.
Manages interaction with clients/ design team members.
Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring projects meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.
Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Driving innovation and best practices across the mechanical/electrical discipline.
Contributes to recruitment, retention, and development of top engineering talent.
Representing Waterman at industry events, builds and maintains relationships with industry colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

Significant experience in mechanical/electrical building services design across regulated sectors.
Proven ability to influence engineering outcomes and lead design teams.
Strong proficiency with MagiCAD, Relux, Amtech/ EOM, AutoCAD and Revit.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
Chartered status or working towards it.
A proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering technically excellent, sustainable designs.