Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

Pick Everard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering is seeking a Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) to deliver technical and commercial solutions across various sectors. This role emphasizes mentorship, project management, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. Attractive salary and benefits provided including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Agile working

Career and professional development

Private healthcare

26 days' annual leave

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards this status.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services/HVAC design.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and BREEAM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver portfolios of work for private and public sectors.
• Prepare designs, feasibility studies, and technical reports.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

HND/Degree in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

IES

Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Do you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK? Are you driven to deliver high-quality work and continuously develop your professional skills? Do you want to work in a culture where success is shared and celebrated together? If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking and solution-focused Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical). This role is based in our vibrant, centrally located Bristol office. You will deliver exceptional technical and commercial solutions to clients across the private and public sectors, including education, custodial, defence, healthcare, leisure, data, and commercial.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance, and genuine scope for career development. Your core responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering portfolios of work across both private and public sectors, managing various contracts.
2. Preparing designs, feasibility studies, technical reports, and contract documents.
3. Carrying out building analysis and providing system design calculations.
4. Liaising directly with clients and contractors.
5. Ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
6. Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduate trainees.
7. Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices, and procedures.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard

Our ideal Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) should have:

• HND/Degree in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical) or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards this status.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services/HVAC design, including domestic water services, ventilation, heating, and cooling.
• Strong working knowledge of IES, Hevacomp, and AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP is desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, including UK Building Regulations, as well as Low/Zero Carbon Technologies and BREEAM.
• In-depth understanding of construction industry design processes and procurement arrangements.
• Proven design skills across various sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and self-motivated approach.
• Experience in resource planning and management.
• Business development experience and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Ambition and capability to develop your career within a people-focused, client-driven consultancy.

At Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive, and positivity are central to everything we do. Our nationwide team of over 780 employees collaborates to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for communities.

We are committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for, and valued. We support your ambitions and interests at every level and aim to provide an inspiring environment to drive progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us. You will receive an attractive salary and benefits, including:

• Agile working
• Career and professional development
• Corporate social responsibility opportunities
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and healthcare cash plan
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions
• Employee discount scheme
• Eyecare scheme
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme