Principal Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building services is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance and performance standards are met. Candidates should have significant experience in mechanical/electrical design across regulated sectors and possess a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical/electrical building services design.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and influence engineering outcomes.
• Chartered status or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects from start to completion.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure projects meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with MagiCAD

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Revit

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MagiCAD

Relux

Amtech/EOM

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Principal Mechanical, leading projects and disciplines.

As principal engineer in our building services team, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading multidisciplinary projects from start to completion.
• Manages interaction with clients/ design team members.
• Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring projects meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Driving innovation and best practices across the mechanical/electrical discipline.
• Contributes to recruitment, retention, and development of top engineering talent.
• Representing Waterman at industry events, builds and maintains relationships with industry colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in mechanical/electrical building services design across regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to influence engineering outcomes and lead design teams.
• Strong proficiency with MagiCAD, Relux, Amtech/ EOM, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering technically excellent, sustainable designs.