Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer

ARM; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer for a contract role focused on upgrading a Defense facility in Plymouth, UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering systems and sustainability frameworks. The position offers a competitive rate up to £78 per hour with a mix of remote and on-site work. Apply now if you're ready to take on this significant challenge.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering systems, including Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, and HVAC.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and regulatory frameworks such as BREEAM and Building Regulations.
• Experience managing small engineering teams, operating within nuclear or other high-hazard industries.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe Mechanical Building Services requirements for design projects.
• Provide technical support during tender reviews.
• Advise on compliant design documentation.

Skills

In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering systems

Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks

Experience in design consultancy

Job description

• URGENT ROLE– REQUIRED START ASAP
• Principal Mechanical building services Engineer
• Contract Role – 12 Months
• Up to 78p/h
• Remote Role – 2 days on– site per week at Devonport, Plymouth

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Principal Mechanical building services Engineer to join a world–leading nuclear defense client based out of Devonport dockyard.

Job Overview:

This is a major engineering initiative focused on upgrading a Defence facility in Plymouth, UK, designed to support the Vanguard and future Dreadnought Class submarines. The project has a 10–year timeline and is valued at 1 billion, representing a significant infrastructure development for the UK's Defence sector.

Some of your duties will include:

• Prescribe Mechanical Building Services requirements for design projects.
• Specify Mechanical Building Services elements within Scope of Work documentation.
• Provide technical support during tender reviews.
• Oversee Mechanical Building Services designs through regular reviews and progress meetings.
• Produce cost estimates and assist commercial teams with tender submissions.
• Support design reviews to ensure subcontractor compliance with company standards, regulations, and industry norms.
• Advise line management and stakeholders on implementing and maintaining compliant design documentation.
• Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in line with company standards.

What do you need to succeed?

In–depth understanding of mechanical engineering systems, including:

• Steam & Condensate
• Industrial Gases
• Fresh Water
• Demineralised Water
• HVAC
• Domestic Water Services

Strong knowledge of sustainability and regulatory frameworks:

• BREEAM
• DREAM
• Building Regulations

Experience in:

• Design consultancy and/or contractor design environments
• Managing small engineering teams
• The full design lifecycle
• Operating within nuclear or other high–hazard industries
• Commissioning and post–installation performance evaluation

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on (phone number removed) – and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.