Principal Engineer - Mechanical Services, Motherwell

JR United Kingdom; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer in Mechanical Services to manage and deliver high-quality engineering projects in Scotland. The role involves designing mechanical systems, leading a team, and nurturing client relationships. Ideal candidates will be chartered or working towards chartership, with significant project delivery experience and strong technical skills in HVAC and Public Health systems.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Significant project delivery experience in relevant sectors.
• Outstanding design and technical detailing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mechanical Services involvement in projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Provide engineering design and consultancy services.
• Monitor project budgets and deliver commercial objectives.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Detailing

Stakeholder Relationship Development

Education

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers

Tools

Navisworks

NBS Create / Chorus

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Client:

BakerHicks

Location:

motherwell, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Role Overview

As a Principal Engineer – Mechanical Services, you are expected to have a strong track record in one or multiple 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’ll lead and develop a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver high-quality output and support the Scotland building services team. Client care and repeat business are crucial, so developing and nurturing client relationships is essential.

Key Purpose

• Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services according to current standards and project requirements.
• Manage Mechanical Services involvement in projects, including time, cost, quality, resources, client relationships, and delivery.
• Monitor and ensure quality and compliance within local teams and projects.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsibilities involve executing engineering design and consultancy, producing design deliverables, conducting site surveys, liaising with clients and teams, managing projects, and ensuring progress. Accountabilities include ensuring the correct and thorough completion of tasks, meeting prerequisites, and delegating work appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and consultancy services under the direction of the line manager or project lead.
• Produce design documents, conduct site surveys, manage construction duties, liaise with clients and teams, and manage project costs and progress.
• Check calculations and drawings to ensure quality, compliance, and customer requirements.
• Assist in preparing enquiry plans, tenders, fee estimates, scopes of work, and change controls.
• Monitor project budgets and deliver commercial objectives, including invoicing and cost reporting.

Accountabilities

• Create a team environment for development and professional growth.
• Ensure team compliance with quality management and best practices.
• Manage staff in producing calculations, design deliverables, site surveys, client liaison, and project management tasks.

Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (or working towards).
• Significant project delivery experience in at least one sector BakerHicks operates in.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop long-term stakeholder relationships.
• Outstanding design and technical detailing skills.
• Expertise in Mechanical Building Services systems, including HVAC and Public Health.
• Experience with Navisworks, NBS Create / Chorus.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects across sectors.