Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to manage complex mechanical system designs in Winchester. The role involves working closely with project teams in Maritime, Residential, and Commercial sectors. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and relevant experience, alongside strong team management and problem-solving skills. A competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer or related role.
• Chartered engineer status or actively working towards it.
• Strong understanding of building and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of mechanical system designs.
• Establish and maintain technical reports and documentation.
• Liaise with teams to resolve design issues.

Skills

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you looking for a role that brings you fulfilment and purpose?

Our client, a forward-thinking construction and engineering consultancy, are on the hunt for a seasoned Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee project teams, on a permanent basis. This opportunity allows for the chosen professional to operate on‑site from our client's Winchester office, where in which a variety of Maritime, Residential, and Commercial project will be worked on. Join now to continue our clients ongoing commitment to excellence.

• Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 (depending on experience).
• Company pension scheme, on‑site working arrangements, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of intricate mechanical system designs, across a range of Maritime, Commercial, and Residential projects, with the use of relevant software tools.
• Establish and maintain detailed technical reports and documentation, calculations, scope estimations, and specifications.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to locate design issues and implement sustainable, efficient, and low‑energy solutions, ensuring proactive prevention of recurrence.
• Ensure that all on‑going works align with client requirements, building and industry standards, sustainability goals, and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and other relevant project professionals, whilst taking on the Design Lead role when needed.
• Guide and support junior engineers, promoting their professional development, whilst ensuring efficient work performance, allowing for smooth project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline, with a chartered engineer status, or actively working towards attaining one.
• Extensive experience as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, or a related position, ideally working on Commercial, Maritime, and Residential projects.
• Strong demonstratable team management skills are essential, with a significant ability to build and maintain rapport with relevant project professionals and individuals.
• Solid understanding of relevant building and industry standards, sustainability goals, and other legislation and regulations.
• Proficient communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with a strong proactive and problem‑solving mindset