Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services (MEP) in Manchester

Here at Stantec we’re recruiting for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team based in Manchester. 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 North of England.

You will join a friendly team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a fun 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 projects.

Our portfolio is expanding rapidly, and we have ambitious plans to enhance our building services engineering and environmental design expertise. Therefore, we are looking for experienced professionals to join our team and help us achieve our growth goals. Joining an established team of Engineers, this is a unique opportunity to work in a truly integrated environment that has been structured to respond to the future demands of the construction industry. Our engineering teams within Stantec work together to deliver building solutions utilising BIM and the latest industry technology. You will join an established team of engineers who are passionate about creating sustainable and resilient buildings.

As a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will support 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 manage 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.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contributing to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assisting with aspects of team management, supporting in activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant qualification (Bachelor's, or Master's).
• A proven background in Building Services design, gained from working in a consultancy business.
• Working across multiple sectors with a preference on healthcare and/or education.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IES.

Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.

We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritise the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.