Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
EngineeringPay
£55,000 - £64,000
Principal Mechanical MEP Engineer - Manchester City Centre
Overview
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with over 700 professionals across 17 UK offices is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Principal Mechanical MEP Engineer to join its expanding Building Services team. With over 100 M&E engineers nationally, the firm delivers innovative, sustainable, and technically robust engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors.
This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is passionate about delivering excellence in mechanical building services design.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services across a range of projects, from small-scale surveys to £50m developments.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight on projects in sectors including Parliament, Ministry of Justice, Education, Retail, Offices, Higher Education, Defence, Residential, and Nuclear.
- Collaborate closely with clients, architects, and internal teams to develop integrated and sustainable engineering solutions.
- Support and mentor intermediate and junior engineers, fostering technical growth and quality delivery.
- Undertake feasibility studies, condition surveys, and technical advisory roles as required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Contribute to sector-based development as the business evolves under new ownership.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
- Strong technical proficiency in relevant design software and tools (e.g., Hevacomp, IES, AutoCAD, Revit – Revit capability advantageous).
- Demonstrable experience across multiple sectors with a preference for candidates with a stable career history (minimum 2+ years per role).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage client relationships and internal teams.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership (CIBSE or IMechE).
Why Join?
- National reputation for solving complex engineering challenges.
- Strong work-life balance – standard working hours with no pressure to overextend.
- Modern offices in central locations including Manchester, Sheffield, and Glasgow.
- Supportive and inclusive culture with opportunities for progression to Associate level and beyond.
- Informal interview process focused on understanding your background and aspirations.
Application Process
The interview process begins with an informal conversation to explore your experience and career goals, followed by a potential second stage with a national manager. Final decisions are made by the regional MEP director and the People & Culture team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
