Mechanical Engineering Principal Lead

Capgemini Engineering; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open access to digital learning

Active employee networks

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering seeks a Mechanical Engineering Principal Lead to drive heat decarbonisation programmes across industrial and infrastructure projects in Telford. You will lead the design and delivery of low-carbon heating and thermal energy solutions closely collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or Energy Engineering, experience in HVAC and heat pumps, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in heat decarbonisation and energy optimisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of heat recovery technologies and thermal energy storage.
• Experience in leading design reviews and engineering risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead heat decarbonisation strategies for industrial facilities.
• Oversee low-carbon heating systems design and delivery.
• Deliver thermal modelling and energy assessments.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Heat pump technology

Thermal modelling

Energy performance analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Thermal, or Energy Engineering

Job description

Overview

• Mechanical Engineering Principal Lead / Decarbonisation Lead to drive heat decarbonisation programmes across industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design and delivery of low‑carbon heating and thermal energy solutions, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver sustainable engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead heat decarbonisation strategies for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee the design and delivery of low‑carbon heating systems, including ASHPs and LTHW networks.
• Deliver thermal modelling, energy assessments, and feasibility studies to identify decarbonisation opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership for mechanical engineering standards, design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated energy solutions.
• Mentor engineers and drive innovation, continuous improvement, and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Ensure project alignment with RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified Mechanical, Thermal, or Energy Engineer with significant experience in heat decarbonisation and energy optimisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, heat pumps, thermal energy storage, heat recovery technologies, thermal modelling, and energy performance analysis.
• Experience leading design reviews, HAZOP studies, and engineering risk management activities.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Capability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive successful project delivery.
• Must hold or be able to obtain BPSS or higher security clearance; Developed Vetting is required for some projects.
• Will be based in Broughton, requiring 2–3 days a week in office.

Benefits

• Open access to digital learning platforms.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

EEO and Diversity Statement

• Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme.
• All candidates who declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria, will be offered an interview.