Principal Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Tetra Tech, seeks a mechanical engineer to design and manage projects in Belfast. Candidates will oversee complex mechanical building services in various sectors, ensuring high-quality delivery from design to completion. This role offers the chance to engage with diverse projects and mentor junior staff, making it ideal for passionate professionals ready to contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in health, education, or defence sectors.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status.
• Ability to handle client meetings throughout project stages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering design solutions for mechanical building services.
• Manage projects from concept design to site installation.
• Mentor and support junior staff in project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

REVIT

IES or thermal modelling software

Hevacomp

Job description

As we win new work, our workload increases, creating an exciting opportunity to join our established Belfast team. You will be responsible for the design and management of mechanical building services projects in complex buildings, including refurbishments of existing structures. In some cases, you will be part of a larger team on major projects, as well as managing your own projects.

The role includes:

• Delivering engineering design solutions covering all aspects of mechanical building services engineering consultancy.
• Managing the end-to-end process from concept design to site installation and commissioning.
• Carrying out calculations and coordinating mechanical services with high accuracy.
• Working within a team to deliver complex, large-scale projects.
• Engaging across sectors such as commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, and leisure, in both public and private domains.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior staff, including Graduates and Apprentices.
• Understanding contractual matters, project management, team management, and change control.

About You:

You should have relevant education and experience in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, and be a member of CIBSE, IMechE, IET, or a similar professional body. Relevant design experience will also be considered.

• Ability to handle meetings with clients and contractors throughout all project stages.
• Experience in the design and supervision of projects.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in managing projects, especially in health, education, and/or defence sectors, is beneficial.
• Current driving license.
• Ability to work within a team on major complex projects across the UK.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, with REVIT experience welcomed.
• Understanding of IES or other thermal modelling software.
• Energy Assessor capabilities are advantageous.
• Understanding of BREEAM on M&E Services.
• Experience with Hevacomp or similar calculation software.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland for project work; worldwide travel on short notice is also welcomed.
• Willingness to obtain necessary security clearances is beneficial.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services globally, combining the resources of a multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations worldwide. We are committed to leading with science to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or parental status, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.