Principal Mechanical Engineer

Description

Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

Rate: GBP55 to GBP60 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Are you an accomplished Mechanical Building Services Engineer looking to step into a Principal–level position where you can lead complex projects, influence technical strategy, and play a key role in developing both teams and client relationships?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering technically challenging projects across advanced manufacturing, life sciences, infrastructure, energy, defence, and highly regulated environments. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will take a leading role in project delivery, provide technical direction, support business development, and help shape the future growth of the mechanical engineering team.

Why Apply?

This role goes beyond technical design delivery. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and provide strategic engineering input on major projects from concept through to completion.

You'll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, support the development of future talent, contribute to winning new work, and help drive technical excellence across the business, all within a collaborative environment that values innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the design and delivery of complex mechanical building services projects, including HVAC and Public Health systems

Acting as the technical authority on projects, providing oversight, guidance, and quality assurance across design teams

Delivering innovative and commercially focused engineering solutions that meet client, regulatory, and project requirements

Producing and reviewing technical deliverables including calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation

Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout project lifecycles

Leading coordination with architects, contractors, specialist consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams

Supporting project planning, resource management, and delivery programmes

Identifying opportunities for business development and contributing to bids, tenders, and proposals

Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a significant leadership role within the business and help shape the future of the team.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Lead, mentor, and develop Engineers, Graduates, and Technicians across multiple projects

Provide technical leadership and governance across design teams

Support recruitment, team development, and succession planning initiatives

Drive quality assurance, innovation, and continuous improvement within engineering delivery

Contribute to business growth through client engagement, networking, and new business opportunities

Champion best practice and technical excellence across the organisation

What You'll Bring

Degree–qualified in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards Chartership with a demonstrable pathway to completion

Extensive experience delivering Mechanical Building Services design projects across complex building environments

Strong expertise in HVAC and Public Health design

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing project delivery

Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, programmes, and client expectations

Demonstrable experience managing and developing client relationships

Experience leading bids, tenders, fee proposals, and work–winning activities

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent professional institution

Team leadership, line management, and resource planning experience

IES Thermal Modelling

Revit / AutoCAD / Navisworks

Experience acting as Project Lead or Discipline Lead on major multidisciplinary schemes

Strong business development and client account management experience

What's In It For You?

Opportunity to lead high–profile, technically complex projects

Significant influence over project delivery and technical direction

Exposure to cutting–edge engineering solutions across multiple sectors

Leadership opportunities with genuine scope for career progression

Involvement in business development and strategic growth initiatives

Collaborative working environment with highly experienced industry professionals

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Continued professional development and support for leadership growth

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're a senior–level Mechanical Building Services Engineer ready to step into a Principal position, or an existing Principal Engineer looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role on some of the UK's most prestigious and technically demanding projects.

Apply today to become part of a forward–thinking engineering team delivering innovative, sustainable, and high–quality solutions across a diverse portfolio of major developments.

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