Principal Mechanical Design Engineer — Lead M&E Projects

TRACTEBEL; Bucknell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension scheme

Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice

Non-contractual bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

Job summary

RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED in Newcastle is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead major projects across building services. You will coordinate mechanical design and electrical interfaces, liaise with clients, contractors and project teams, and ensure design outputs meet robust industry standards.

The role requires chartered status progress, extensive UK building services experience, and a strong grasp of HSE rules.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in engineering or equivalent.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND with relevant experience.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience designing for multiple building types.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to use IT-based calculation/spreadsheet tools.
• Lead on coordination of engineering services.
• Experience in consultancy or construction preferred.
• International project exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run the delivery of large projects.
• Client-facing role coordinating design of mechanical/electrical services.
• Develops and specifies control/instrumentation for building services.
• Carrying out surveys and dilapidation reports.
• Ensure designs meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead project progress decisions and client liaison.
• Represent company at technical meetings.
• Ensure calculations and drawings meet standards.
• Coordinate engineering services across teams.
• Apply holistic engineering concepts to solutions.

Skills

Specification design

Managerial skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Health & Safety

Chartered status

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND

Tools

Calculation software

MS Office Suite

Job description

RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED in Newcastle is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead major projects across building services. You will coordinate mechanical design and electrical interfaces, liaise with clients, contractors and project teams, and ensure design outputs meet robust industry standards.

The role requires chartered status progress, extensive UK building services experience, and a strong grasp of HSE rules.