Principal Mechanical Engineer - HVAC (Permanent) in Bradford

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre & Mission Critical Leeds | Hybrid Working | 9-Day Fortnight I'm currently working with a leading engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Data Centre & Mission Critical team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical/building services engineer to take a senior technical and project leadership position, working on some of the most complex and technically demanding projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. You'll take a leading role in the delivery of major Data Centre and Mission Critical projects, overseeing mechanical design from initial concept through to completion. Data centres and critical facilities Data halls and close-control environments Financial-sector and trading-floor environments Critical engineering infrastructure Due diligence and assessment of existing facilities As Principal Engineer, you'll act as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams. You'll lead internal design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and ensure projects are delivered to a high technical and commercial standard. Lead the mechanical design delivery of significant and complex projects. Take ownership of technical quality, design objectives and project delivery. Establish and manage design briefs with clients and project stakeholders. Manage, prioritise and support project engineers and specialist teams. Represent the consultancy at client and project meetings. Identify potential project and procurement risks and support commercially successful delivery. Ensure designs and deliverables meet the required technical, quality and programme standards. You'll ideally be an experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in building services and demonstrable experience within the Data Centre or Mission Critical sector . Strong technical knowledge of mechanical/building services engineering. Significant experience delivering complex Data Centre projects. Experience leading design teams and multidisciplinary projects. Commercial awareness, including project cost and risk management. The ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding project programmes. Experience with Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD . Benefits & Package The role comes with a strong overall benefits package designed to support both career development and work-life balance, including: ~9-day fortnight - giving you a regular additional day off while maintaining your full-time role. ~ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. ~25 days' annual leave , increasing with length of service. ~ Private medical cover. ~ Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. ~ Extensive professional and technical development opportunities. ~ Opportunities to get involved in a range of community, networking and social groups . ~ A supportive environment focused on career progression, technical development and employee wellbeing. It's an opportunity to take technical ownership of major mission-critical projects , work directly with high-profile clients and play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist Data Centre team. You'll be joining a highly experienced and collaborative engineering environment, with opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and internationally. The 9-day fortnight, hybrid working and strong benefits package make this particularly attractive for an experienced engineer looking for a senior position that offers both technical challenge and a good work-life balance. Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential chat. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.