Principal Mechanical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Property Services team in Leeds. The role involves managing diverse projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, and Healthcare, focusing on efficiency and sustainability. Ideal candidates will be chartered engineers with strong technical backgrounds and excellent communication skills, ready to lead teams and deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits

9-day fortnight

Community groups

Social events

Professional development

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in existing building projects.
• Knowledge of UK and EU regulations.
• Proven track record in work-winning and team building.

Responsibilities

• Securing new projects and servicing clients.
• Providing leadership and guidance to team members.
• Conducting design, specification, site monitoring, and post-occupancy activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical background in building services

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

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About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring designs are outstanding and operations meet community needs.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realize their potential. Joining Hoare Lea means experiencing a supportive business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight, community groups, social events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and up to 30 days annual leave.

About The Role

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Property Services team in Manchester or Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work on buildings that adapt and respond to environmental changes, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle value.

You will work within a proven team across sectors like Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare, leading projects and collaborating with specialists. Your responsibilities include:

• Securing new projects and servicing clients, supporting project planning and delivery.
• Providing leadership and guidance to team members.
• Collaborating with other teams on diverse projects.
• Recruiting, training, and developing team members.
• Conducting design, specification, site monitoring, and post-occupancy activities.
• Writing technical reports such as feasibility studies and condition surveys.
• Liaising with clients and managing project aspects.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will manage a varied portfolio of UK-based projects, including small projects up to several million pounds, providing technical support to clients and stakeholders. Our key services include:

• Technical Due Diligence
• Plant Replacement
• Design of challenging existing buildings
• Maintenance and operational services
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency projects

Projects span sectors like Commercial, Retail, Residential, Education, Healthcare, and more.

About You

You should be a qualified design engineer (chartered or working towards it) with experience in existing building projects, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background in building services. Other requirements include:

• Experience in performance specification, contract administration, and site duties.
• Knowledge of UK and EU regulations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A proven track record in work-winning and team building.

How To Apply

Submit your CV profile or contact [e-mail] for more information. Shortlisted candidates will have an introductory call followed by a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person.

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