Principal Mechanical Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Progression path

Leadership opportunities

UK projects exposure

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a Building Design Consultancy in Birmingham. You will lead mechanical engineering design projects across building sectors and provide technical leadership to the team.

You will oversee project delivery, mentor engineers, collaborate with architects and other disciplines, and drive sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions. The role offers strong progression and exposure to high-profile UK projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Passion for sustainable design and modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design projects across a range of building sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation in sustainable and energy-efficient building services design.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Mentorship

Sustainable design

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Job description

Overview

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Building Design Consultancy

Location

Birmingham

Salary

Competitive + benefits (negotiable)

Sector

Building Design / MEP Consultancy

About the Role

• Lead mechanical engineering design projects across a range of building sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation in sustainable and energy-efficient building services design.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Passion for sustainable design and modern engineering practices.

What’s on Offer

• Benefits package tailored to support your career and lifestyle.
• Opportunity to shape and grow with a dynamic consultancy.
• Clear progression path and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK.