Mechanical Principal / Associate Designer

PARKINSON GRAY ASSOCIATES LTD; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Principal / Associate Designer to drive mechanical design projects remotely, focusing on the North West region. The ideal candidate will lead project delivery, manage design teams, and engage in business development. Extensive experience in mechanical design and a relevant degree are essential. The role offers flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and involvement in strategic decisions for business expansion in the region.

Benefits

Fully remote working with flexibility

Support for professional development and chartership

Opportunities for senior-level input

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design within a consultancy.
• Proven capability in leading design teams or significant project workstreams.
• Familiar with relevant UK legislation, design standards, and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across a range of building projects.
• Manage mechanical design packages ensuring quality and efficient delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and develop junior designers.
• Engage in business development and secure new work.

Skills

Mechanical design

Client engagement

Leadership skills

Business development

Understanding of HVAC systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Principal / Associate Designer - HVAC

Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors.

Location: Remote (UK) • Must be based in North West England

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy that works across design, technical advisory, project management and building services. They operate in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, education and infrastructure. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to bring a Mechanical Principal / Associate Designer into their team. Although the role is fully remote, it’s important that you are based in the North West, as you’ll be helping to build the consultancy’s presence in the region while supporting ongoing and future projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across a range of building projects, from early concept work through to detailed design.
• Manage mechanical design packages, ensuring quality, compliance and efficient delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and support the development of junior designers within the team.
• Play an active role in business development, identifying opportunities, building relationships with regional clients and helping to secure new work.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and contribute to design reviews and strategic project discussions.
• Work closely with other disciplines, architecture, cost consultancy, digital, and project management to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions.
• Oversee the production of reports, drawings, specifications and design calculations.
• Support CDM responsibilities and contribute to design risk management.
• Help develop internal processes, design standards and best practice across the team.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design within a consultancy environment.
• Proven capability in leading design teams or significant project workstreams.
• Confident in business development, client engagement, and winning work.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems (HVAC, plant, piping, etc.).
• Skilled in producing and reviewing technical documentation and design calculations.
• Familiar with relevant UK legislation, design standards, and building regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent) is advantageous.

Whats on Offer

• Fully remote working with flexibility and autonomy.
• Senior-level input into strategic growth within the North West region.
• Opportunities to shape the direction of the mechanical design discipline.
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with diverse and interesting projects.

Support for professional development and chartership.

If you’re a driven Mechanical Principal or Associate Designer with the ambition to lead, grow business, and make an impact in the North West, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV.