Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Tate Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health cash plan

Long service awards

Life assurance

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Tate Recruitment partners with a respected multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical building services design from feasibility to completion.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation and public health systems, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and standards while delivering projects on time and to budget. Hybrid working across multiple offices is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering is required.
• CEng status or active progression towards chartership is expected.
• Significant Building Services Consultancy experience is essential.
• Proven leadership of mechanical building services projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size, complexity and value.
• Produce and review detailed calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
• Design and coordinate HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
• Mentor and develop Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

HVAC systems

Heating systems

Cooling systems

Ventilation systems

Public Health engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client-facing abilities

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress towards Chartership

Job description

Location: The successful candidate can be based from any of our offices in Sidcup, Blackfriars, Birmingham, Oxford or Stevenage, with hybrid working available.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm

I am delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the built environment sector. The business has experienced significant growth and continues to deliver a diverse range of projects across both public and private sectors. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative culture and ambitious plans for continued growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional to take a leading role in the delivery of complex building services projects while mentoring and developing the next generation of engineers.

The successful candidate will lead the design and coordination of mechanical building services projects from initial feasibility through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size, complexity and value.
• Produce and review detailed calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
• Design and coordinate HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
• Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions.

Project Delivery

• Manage project programmes, technical deliverables and multidisciplinary coordination activities.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings.
• Undertake site inspections, technical surveys and condition assessments.
• Review contractor technical submissions, commissioning information and as-installed documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Support quality assurance processes and technical reviews.
• Mentor and support Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Technicians.
• Assist team members working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
• Support recruitment activities, technical assessments and interviews where required.
• Contribute to staff training and professional development initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or demonstrable progress towards Chartership.
• Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• A proven track record of leading mechanical building services projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• HVAC Systems
• Heating Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Ventilation Systems
• Public Health Engineering
• Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Performance-related incentive scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Health cash plan
• Long service awards
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Professional qualification and Chartership support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy with an outstanding reputation in the built environment sector. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, lead technical delivery, influence sustainable design solutions and play a key role in developing future engineering talent, all within a supportive and flexible working environment.