Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

Eden Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their London office. This role offers the chance to lead projects in building services while collaborating across various sectors. With an entrepreneurial environment, you will be encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities early in your career. The company values initiative and career development, providing a flexible working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership development opportunities

Diverse project exposure

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design engineering experience within building services.
• Ability to engage with clients and manage design processes.
• Interest in growing with a company that values initiative and career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery on building services projects.
• Engage directly with clients throughout the design process.
• Manage and deliver projects to completion.
• Collaborate across various sectors for project support.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Client engagement

Project management

Leadership potential

Job description

Overview

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) – City Of London – Up To £70k + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 1,000 employees and more than 70 years of industry experience. With plans to double its headcount in the London office over the next two years, this company offers a rare chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. As part of a smaller, close-knit team, you'll enjoy an entrepreneurial environment where you'll be given significant ownership of projects and the chance to take on leadership responsibilities from the outset.

The company works across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and education. Additionally, they are looking to expanding into mission-critical and life sciences projects, providing a fantastic opportunity to broaden your project portfolio. With a varied workload, no two days will be the same, and you'll be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery on building services projects with a focus on high standards of technical excellence.
• Engage directly with clients, guiding them through the design process to ensure needs are met.
• Manage and deliver projects to completion, with ownership of project outcomes from outset.
• Contribute to a smaller, close-knit team environment and take on leadership responsibilities early in the role.
• Collaborate across sectors (commercial, residential, healthcare, education) and support expansion into mission-critical and life sciences projects.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Receive strong support from the senior leadership team with a clear roadmap for career progression and personal development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven mechanical design engineering experience within building services.
• Ability to engage with clients, manage design processes, and deliver projects to a high standard.
• Leadership potential and a proactive approach to ownership and delivery.
• Interest in growing with a company that values initiative and career development.

Company & Benefits

The role is with a multidisciplinary consultancy known for its long-standing presence and growth plans in London. Flexible working, leadership development, and opportunities to work across diverse sectors are highlighted benefits.

How to Apply

If you're interested in hearing more about the role and the company, please get in touch for a confidential conversation with Alessandro Raucci on (phone number removed) or email - (url removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer