Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer - Building Services (MEP) in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team. The role involves leading engineering projects, mentoring team members, and managing client relationships while ensuring project profitability and high-quality standards. Ideal candidates possess relevant qualifications and experience in business development and BIM processes. Join a supportive team passionate about engineering and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in team management, including recruitment and performance.
• Ability to win new work and manage commercial responsibilities.
• Motivated engineer looking for next challenge encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Manage client relationships and project success.
• Oversee multidisciplinary projects from start to finish.

Skills

team management

business development

BIM processes

Education

Relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's)

Tools

Revit

IES/Amtech

Job description

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The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting new role?

Stantec is seeking a Principal or Associate level engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a positive and collaborative work environment.

Our building Services (MEP) team in Manchester is at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance building design. We don’t just engineer buildings; we bring them to life. With a strong track record of successful projects across the North of England, our team tackles a diverse range of sectors, from commercial and residential to industrial and leisure. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, “right-first-time” approach, working closely with clients to deliver award-winning and sustainable environments.

As a key member of our MEP leadership team, you will lead and mentor the mechanical engineering discipline, overseeing multidisciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll manage client relationships, ensuring project success and a consistent pipeline of new work.

This role also involves taking ownership of commercial performance, including negotiation and project profitability, while acting as a role model for the team by championing quality and ensuring all projects meet our high standards.

About You

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's).
• Experience in team management, including recruitment, performance, and development.
• A knack for business development, with the ability to win new work and manage commercial responsibilities.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IES/Amtech.

If you don’t meet all the criteria but are a motivated engineer looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply. We are growing and have opportunities for talented individuals at all levels.

At Stantec, we offer a refreshing approach to MEP engineering. Our team is lively, supportive, and dedicated to enjoying each other’s company while delivering exceptional work.

Interested in shaping the future of building design with us? Apply now!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of , , , , , , marital status, genetic information, , , or expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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