Principal Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing M&E business is seeking Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineers in Edinburgh for an ambitious expansion plan targeting £400 million turnover by 2030. Join a dedicated team focused on landmark projects in sectors such as healthcare, data centres, and education, offering clear career progression and opportunities for leadership development.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Clear career progression and leadership development

Join a rapidly growing team

Qualifications

• Experience in design and specification of HVAC and renewable energy systems.
• Strong background in mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficiency in producing detailed mechanical designs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify innovative mechanical systems for diverse projects.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate effectively with teams across disciplines.

Skills

Design of mechanical building services

Project ownership

Mentorship

Client relationship building

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

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26.06.2025

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Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineers – Edinburgh

A rapidly growing M&E business based in Edinburgh 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 Engineers Opportunity

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

• 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 Edinburgh (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