Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP consultancy is looking for a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Oxford office. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects in the science and healthcare sector while driving sustainable practices. The ideal candidate will have solid consultancy experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design tools like Revit and AutoCAD.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

9-day fortnight option

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Consultancy experience delivering mechanical services (HVAC).
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Background in science or healthcare sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in project delivery across a broad portfolio.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Mechanical services delivery

Client communication

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Technical understanding of British Standards

Ambition

Integrity

People-first mindset

Job description

Job Description

Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer – Oxford | Leading MEP Consultancy

Location: Oxford (Hybrid / 9-day fortnight available)

Sector: Complex Engineering – Science, Research, and Healthcare

Salary: Dependent on experience/level - £46,000 - £70,000

We’re proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s most respected building services consultancies to find a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer for their vibrant and growing Oxford office.

This role offers the chance to be part of a forward thinking, sustainability-led engineering practice that’s shaping some of the UK’s most technically complex buildings particularly within science, research, and healthcare.

The Opportunity:

As a senior member of the team, you’ll take a lead role in project delivery across a broad portfolio, developing client relationships and managing multidisciplinary teams. This consultancy is big enough to offer excellent progression, yet small enough to recognise and reward individuals. They champion flexible working (including a 9-day fortnight!) and foster a collaborative, people-first culture.

Why join?

• A local Oxford presence with global impact
• Work on technically challenging, high-performance building projects
• Hybrid working + 9-day fortnight option
• Supportive, innovative and people-led team culture
• Purpose-driven: delivering sustainable buildings that balance people and planet

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid consultancy experience delivering mechanical services (HVAC etc.)
• Confident client communicator and team collaborator
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong technical understanding of British Standards
• Background in science, healthcare or complex building sectors is a plus
• Ambition, integrity, and a people-first mindset

Apply Now to express your interest. This is a standout opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable engineering with a firm that truly values its people.