Principal Engineer - Mechanical Building Services

At BakerHicks, our Mechanical team is known for making the complex simple.

Our mechanical experts work with clients across exciting and niche sectors, delivering complex yet efficient and sustainable solutions, often to a demanding, highly regulated, and bespoke brief.

From biotechnology to chemical and pharmaceuticals, our mechanical team has a detailed knowledge of systems design, using the latest modelling technology to test solutions and maximize efficiencies sustainably.

They work seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team, trusted by clients to deliver inventive solutions to complex technical design challenges.

Experienced in all aspects of the project lifecycle—from definition and feasibility to detailed design and site monitoring—we invest time to understand processes and equipment to deliver a client’s growth strategy.

As our team has grown, we have an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Services Engineer to join our building services team, leading and developing a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver high-quality projects and support day-to-day management.

This team works across various sectors, providing exposure to a range of projects.

About You

We are looking for people who:

• Value quality and enjoy delivering technically excellent Mechanical services designs in the built environment, including HVAC and Public Health.
• Want to take ownership, be innovative, use initiative, and are driven by client satisfaction.
• Have significant experience managing medium-sized projects or packages on large projects.
• Have experience managing small teams from graduate to senior engineers.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and tender specifications.
• Hold a relevant degree and are chartered or willing to work towards this.
• Are eligible for security clearance and airside pass applications.

Why this role?

• Work across sectors including Nuclear, Life Sciences, Defence, and Aviation on innovative buildings with top-tier architects and clients.
• Enjoy progression opportunities, developing your role and exploring career paths to maximize your technical and management skills.
• Be part of a supportive team with access to our wider network of professionals.
• See your designs come to fruition through site visits and client engagement.

Note: Many positions require security clearance, and eligibility may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain clearance as required by clients and sectors. More details are available at UK Security Vetting.

About BakerHicks

Since 1957, BakerHicks has been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery, operating from 14 locations across Europe. For more, see: About | BakerHicks. We are part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

Benefits

Join us and work alongside talented professionals in friendly, accessible offices. Our competitive salary and benefits include:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension plan
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus additional options
• Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance and professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome talent from all backgrounds, assessing applicants based on merit and qualifications.

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