Principal Mechanical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea, a leading engineering consultancy, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer for their Manchester office. The role involves designing diverse projects while fostering client relationships and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have proven mechanical engineering experience and strong knowledge of HVAC systems.

Benefits

9-day fortnight scheme

Professional development support

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with complex project delivery.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships, leading to future opportunities.
• Coordinate large-scale projects, managing the client relationship.
• Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy in project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Self-awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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Hoare Lea

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer
Manchester

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 outstanding design and operational efficiency.

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

Our goal is to enable everyone to develop their skills, perform at their best, and enjoy their work.

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Mechanical team in Manchester.

Our Manchester office has strong regional client relationships and works on diverse local, regional, and international projects across sectors such as Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Science & Research, and Mission Critical & Data Centres. You will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, and high-performing team that values support, flexibility, and engagement.

As a Principal Engineer, you will support and deliver designs for various project types and sizes, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service, client satisfaction, and business growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining client relationships and creating future opportunities.
• Promoting Hoare Lea's services and contributing to bid preparation.
• Defining project briefs, taking ownership, and delivering profitable schemes.
• Leading large-scale projects and coordinating all disciplines as the main client contact.
• Developing and leading a high-performing local team and supporting staff development.
• Managing project workload, delegating tasks, and reviewing work.
• Monitoring project expenditure and reporting on costs and resources.
• Ensuring quality standards and technical accuracy, managing risks.

About you

To succeed, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or similar, with a record of delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical services such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in software/tools like Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, openness, and a collaborative spirit.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience, understanding the impact of acoustics, fire engineering, and modelling on design.