Principal HVAC Engineer – Hybrid (Nuclear/Defense)

Design Services Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Services Ltd. is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) in Manchester for a permanent role with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home).

The candidate will lead mechanical building services design, mentor junior staff, and contribute to bids and tender documentation while delivering across multiple projects. The role requires Chartered CIBSE status or equivalent, a strong track record in HVAC and public health systems, and eligibility for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with CIBSE membership or equivalent.
• Strong track record delivering mechanical building services projects including HVAC and public health.
• Experience in leading teams from junior to senior engineers.
• Proven ability to contribute to bids, proposals and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff and manage project teams.
• Design mechanical building services including HVAC and public health systems.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and tender documentation for projects.
• Work on projects in the Nuclear and Defence sector with security clearance eligibility.

Skills

Chartered CIBSE

People management

Bid/Tender experience

HVAC design

Public health services

Education

Chartered Engineer (CIBSE)

Job description

Design Services Ltd. is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) in Manchester for a permanent role with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home).

The candidate will lead mechanical building services design, mentor junior staff, and contribute to bids and tender documentation while delivering across multiple projects. The role requires Chartered CIBSE status or equivalent, a strong track record in HVAC and public health systems, and eligibility for UK security clearance.