At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design projects and manage multidisciplinary teams for diverse sectors.
- Company: Established consultancy with a focus on high-quality building services design.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, senior position, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a diverse project pipeline and influence over project delivery.
- Why this job: Make an impact on high-profile projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in mechanical design and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Winchester with Hybrid Working | Sector: Multi-Sector Design Projects
Turner Property Recruitment are assisting their client in the search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join an established MEP team delivering high-quality building services design across a diverse project portfolio. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise, the ability to lead projects, manage teams and build lasting client relationships. You will contribute to projects across sectors including residential, healthcare, education, commercial and regeneration schemes.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design across projects, acting as the technical lead within multidisciplinary teams
- Manage project delivery, ensuring technical quality, programme adherence and commercial performance
- Oversee and review design outputs including calculations, drawings and specifications
- Engage directly with clients to ensure requirements are understood and delivered
- Carry out QA reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards
- Advise on energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon reduction
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and wider project teams
- Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices
Requirements
- Significant experience in mechanical building services design within consultancy or contractor environments
- Strong technical knowledge across building services systems and design standards
- Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
- Experience leading projects and managing teams
- Proficient in design tools such as Revit, IES and Hevacomp
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
Why Apply
- Opportunity to lead high-profile, technically complex projects
- Senior position with influence over project delivery and team development
- Strong and diverse project pipeline across multiple sectors
- Clear progression within a growing consultancy
- Flexible hybrid working
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to step into or further develop within a Principal level role, combining technical leadership, project delivery and client engagement.
How to Apply
To apply, or for a confidential discussion, please apply via this advert or reach out directly to chris@turnerpropertyrecruitment.com.
