Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer to support various projects. The role involves managing client relationships, leading teams, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical engineering skills and experience in a multidisciplinary environment. The firm offers a collaborative culture and extensive benefits, including up to 30 days of leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer with complex projects.
• Understanding of mechanical services is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver designs for various project types and sizes.
• Manage client relationships and ensure profitable schemes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate all project disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer, Oxford

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Client:

Beeby Anderson Recruitment

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description

The Client:

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a 150-year history specializing in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) engineering. They have grown into one of the most respected firms in the building services engineering sector, known for their focus on sustainable, innovative, and performance-driven design. They provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability and are frequently recognised in industry awards for sustainability and innovation in low energy buildings, and net zero strategies.

They are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential and encourage a collaborative working environment. Upon joining you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. With 11 national offices and approx. 1,200 employees, they are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise their people as individuals. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in their 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. They also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

The Role:

The Oxford office was established to provide a local presence on projects. They have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research, and Healthcare.

It’s an exciting time to join the Oxford team as they are focused on growth, both in the UK and overseas.

As a Principal or Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
• Promote the full range of services offered and contribute to bid preparation.
• Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
• Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
• Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business.

About You:

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.
• Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work.
Apply now

Job Description

The Client:

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a 150-year history specializing in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) engineering. They have grown into one of the most respected firms in the building services engineering sector, known for their focus on sustainable, innovative, and performance-driven design. They provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability and are frequently recognised in industry awards for sustainability and innovation in low energy buildings, and net zero strategies.

They are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential and encourage a collaborative working environment. Upon joining you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. With 11 national offices and approx. 1,200 employees, they are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise their people as individuals. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in their 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. They also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

The Role:

The Oxford office was established to provide a local presence on projects. They have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research, and Healthcare.

It’s an exciting time to join the Oxford team as they are focused on growth, both in the UK and overseas.

As a Principal or Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.

Promote the full range of services offered and contribute to bid preparation.

Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.

Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.

Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.

Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.

Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.

Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business.

About You:

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.

Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.

Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.

Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.

Conversant with relevant British Standards.

Consultancy experience.

Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work.

Apply now

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