Principal Engineer - Mechanical Services - Manchester

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering company seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer for their Motherwell office. The role involves designing Mechanical Building Services and managing projects in a supportive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Engineer looking to make an impact in a dynamic and diverse company.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus additional options

Discount schemes (gym memberships, mobile phones, etc.)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Mechanical Services sectors.
• Experience managing medium to large projects.
• Ability to build and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify Mechanical Building Services per regulations.
• Manage project involvement including time, cost, and quality.
• Champion quality and compliance within teams.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer (or working towards)

Job description

Job Description

Why this role?

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.

As our team has grown, we have an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to become a permanent member of our friendly, supportive and creative engineering team in our Motherwell office, where you will design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Building Services in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations, and project deliverables.

About You

As a Principal Engineer – Mechanical Services, you will have a strong track record in one or ideally multiple sectors that BakerHicks operates in. You will be a Chartered (or working towards) Mechanical Building Services Engineer. You will have the ability to demonstrate managing medium-sized projects or packages on large projects, whilst building, developing, and managing a motivated and enthusiastic team. Client care and repeat business are crucial to BakerHicks' success, so you will need to develop and nurture relationships with our clients (both internal and external).

Key Purpose

• Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations, and project deliverables.
• Manage Mechanical Services involvement in projects, including time, cost, quality, resources, client relationship management, and delivery.
• Monitor and champion quality and compliance controls within local teams and projects.

Many positions within our company are subject to security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is a Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Join some of the most talented people in the industry. Our offices are appealing, friendly, and accessible. Our salary and benefits packages are among the best in the industry, including:

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

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere and promoting diversity.