Principal Engineer - Mechanical Services - Manchester

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Warrington. The successful candidate will design and specify mechanical building services, manage project involvement, and ensure compliance with current standards, contributing to sustainable solutions across various sectors. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Employee discounts

Family policies

Qualifications

• Strong track record in relevant sectors.
• Experience managing medium-sized projects or packages.
• Ability to develop and manage a motivated team.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services as per standards and regulations.
• Manage time, cost, quality, and client relationships.
• Ensure compliance and quality within teams and projects.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Mechanical Building Services Engineer or working towards

Job description

Principal Engineer - Mechanical Services - Manchester, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: BakerHicks

Location: Manchester, Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 10

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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 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 join our friendly, supportive, and creative engineering team in our Motherwell office. You will design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Building Services in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations, and project deliverables.

About You

You should have a strong track record in sectors that BakerHicks operates in. You will be a Chartered (or working towards) Mechanical Building Services Engineer with experience managing medium-sized projects or packages on large projects. You should be able to develop and manage a motivated team and nurture client relationships, both internal and external.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services per current standards and regulations.
• Manage Mechanical Services involvement in projects, including time, cost, quality, resources, and client relationships.
• Ensure quality and compliance within local teams and projects.

Note: The role may require security clearance, which must be achievable and maintainable.

About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, BakerHicks operates from 14 locations across Europe. We are part of the Morgan Sindall Group. We offer a collaborative, friendly working environment with competitive salary and benefits, including a company car or cash allowance, pension, generous leave, discounts, and family policies.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming talent from all backgrounds and assessing applicants based on merit and qualifications.