Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services in Cornwall

We are looking for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team in Plymouth. Our team is lively, supportive, and enjoys working together while delivering exceptional work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a positive and collaborative work environment. We value diversity of thought and encourage innovative ideas from every perspective. We have built our pipeline of work to span a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare and education to commercial, residential and industrial, providing variety that keeps us interested and constantly learning and evolving. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, proactive approach, working closely with clients to deliver award-winning and sustainable environments. Our MEP team is at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance building design and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across the Southwest of England.

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and supporting them in achieving their goals. Our team leads will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high-quality outputs for our clients. We are excited to see you develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions. Then lead a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations. We want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness. We are eager for someone who wants to contribute to our work-winning activity alongside our MEP lead and Regional Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary MEP engineering projects from start to finish, owning project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions.
• Produce required design calculations and detailed design to required standards.
• Champion an inclusive, supportive culture and collaborate closely with external design teams.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contribute to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assist with aspects of team management, supporting our MEP lead in activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's or Master's).
• A proven background in Building Services design.
• A track record working across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IED/Amtech.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. We are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workplace and to making the recruitment process accessible to all.