Principal Electrical Engineer – Hybrid MEP Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive programme

Gymflex

Menopause support

Flexible working

Hybrid offices

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Manchester to lead the MEP team on diverse projects across healthcare, heritage, government and commercial sectors. You will drive sustainable, low-carbon design, supervise detailed design work, and coordinate with clients and internal teams in a hybrid working model.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of specifications and project milestones, while promoting innovation and digital

Qualifications

• Lead engineer with ability to manage engineers and delivery.
• Strong technical judgment for feasibility, concept, and detailed design.
• Represent WSP to clients, understand and deliver client needs in engineering solutions.
• Working knowledge of UK mechanical building services design, standards and regulations.
• Experience with Revit MEP or similar 3D design tools to allocate and direct work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and sustainable low-carbon design across projects.
• Attend design team and client meetings.
• Lead and mentor junior staff within the MEP team.
• Oversee production of detailed/performance specifications and site visits.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with client deliverables and KPIs.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical judgment

Client liaison

UK MEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

3D design software

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Manchester to lead the MEP team on diverse projects across healthcare, heritage, government and commercial sectors. You will drive sustainable, low-carbon design, supervise detailed design work, and coordinate with clients and internal teams in a hybrid working model.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of specifications and project milestones, while promoting innovation and digital