Principal Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E business in Birmingham is seeking Senior and Principal Mechanical Design Engineers for a permanent, office-based role. You will take ownership of projects, ensuring high-quality design while mentoring junior engineers. The company offers a competitive salary and a chance to work on landmark projects across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Leadership development

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Be part of a rapidly growing team

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering with experience in HVAC systems.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead design projects.
• Experience in delivering large-scale building services projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services including HVAC and renewable energy systems.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs, layouts, and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Mechanical Design

Collaboration

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Client:

True Consulting Ltd

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Birmingham

A rapidly growing M&E business based in Birmingham is expanding its mechanical design team. Specialising in data centres, pharma, education, healthcare, and commercial building services, they design HVAC, heat pumps, energy centres, plant rooms, and district heating systems for high-profile clients across the UK and Europe. With headline-making projects such as Centre Parcs resorts, sports stadiums, hotels, and movie studios, this ambitious business is experiencing rapid growth and international expansion, targeting a £400 million turnover by 2030 and looking to double the size of its design team to support this trajectory.

The Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Opportunity

We are recruiting multiple Mechanical Design Engineers at Senior and Principal levels for a permanent, full-time, office-based role in Birmingham.

• Senior Engineer: Take ownership of your own projects from concept to completion, providing guidance and technical support to juniors and graduates, while ensuring high-quality design standards.
• Principal Engineer: Lead complex projects with full responsibility, mentor and manage team members across all levels, build strong client relationships, and drive business growth and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services including HVAC, heating and cooling, renewable energy systems, plant rooms, and Building Management Systems.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs, layouts, drawings, and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

What We Offer

• Principal: Up to £80,000
• Permanent, office-based role in Birmingham (5 days/week)
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the UK and Europe
• Clear career progression and leadership development
• Join a rapidly growing team currently 18 strong, with plans to double
• Be part of an ambitious business driving rapid growth and international expansion

Ready to advance your mechanical building services career?

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