Principal Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Belfast is looking for a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to manage design and delivery of engineering solutions across various sectors. Your role involves overseeing projects from conception to commissioning while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess Chartered Engineer status or be working towards it, have strong communication skills, and experience with AutoCAD. The position offers opportunities for travel within the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in design and supervision of projects is essential.
• Ability to conduct meetings with clients and contractors through all project stages.
• Willingness to travel for project work within UK and Ireland is mandatory.
• Experience in health, education, and/or defence sectors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering design solutions from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate mechanical services accurately across various sectors.
• Mentor junior staff, supporting their development.
• Understand contractual matters and manage team dynamics.

Skills

Engineering design solutions

Project management

Client communication

Team management

Mechanical services coordination

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

REVIT

IES thermal modelling software

BREEAM understanding

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Relevant experience in design and management

Tools

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

Job description

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

Overview

The role focuses on delivering mechanical building services engineering consultancy solutions from concept through site install and commissioning, across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of engineering design solutions encompassing all aspects of mechanical building services engineering consultancy
• End to end process taking designs from concept to site and through commissioning
• Carry out calculations and co-ordinate mechanical services to a high level of accuracy
• Work within a team delivering complex and large scale projects
• Work across a number of sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education and leisure within both public and private domains
• Mentor and support the development of junior members of staff including Graduates and Apprentices
• Understanding of contractual matters, project management, managing team and change control

Qualifications

• Ability to handle meetings with Clients and Contractors through all project stages
• Relevant experience in design and supervision of projects
• Either Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status
• Relevant experience in design and management of projects
• Experience in the health, education and/or defence sectors would be beneficial
• Current driving licence
• Ability to work within a team and manage major complex projects throughout the UK
• Experience in AutoCAD, National Engineering Spec (NES) and Microsoft Office
• REVIT experience welcomed
• Understanding of IES or other thermal modelling software
• Energy Assessor capability would be welcomed
• Understanding of BREEAM on M&E Services
• Understanding of Hevacomp or other calculation software
• Willingness to travel for project work, within UK and Ireland, is essential
• Willingness to travel for project work worldwide on short periods is welcome
• Willingness to obtain necessary security clearances is beneficial

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science AE to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.