Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job Location: Inverness
Job Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: Up to £65,000 + Package
Client Overview
Our client is an award‑winning, multi‑disciplinary building services consultancy known for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and complex refurbishment projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative, people‑focused culture, they provide graduates with the perfect environment to learn, grow, and develop into well‑rounded building services professionals.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic Building Services team. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.
- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
- Take responsibility for programme delivery, technical quality and project profitability.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact throughout project lifecycles.
- Undertake detailed mechanical design calculations and technical reviews.
- Guide and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
- Support business development activities, fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry standards and sustainability targets.
This role offers genuine opportunities for progression, increased project ownership, and involvement in sustainable technology integration.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in mechanical design within building services,
- Chartered or close to achieving chartership through CIBSE or IMechE.
- Experience leading projects and client-facing teams.
- Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IESVE, etc.
- Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CIBSE/BS standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
- Salary up to £65,000 per annum
- 33 days annual leave
- EV Car Scheme
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- 1 day per year off for charitable works
- Option to work away from your office 1 week of the year in another location in UK or Europe
- Professional development and training opportunities
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