Principal Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Une entreprise M&E en plein essor à Édimbourg recrute plusieurs ingénieurs mécaniques (Senior & Principal). Les candidats travailleront sur des projets emblématiques, allant des centres de loisirs aux stades, avec des opportunités de progression de carrière claires dans une équipe ambitieuse en pleine expansion.

Benefits

Opportunités de progression de carrière

Travail sur des projets emblématiques à travers le Royaume-Uni et l'Europe

Qualifications

• Expérience dans les systèmes de services de construction mécaniques.
• Capacité à encadrer et soutenir des ingénieurs juniors.
• Compréhension du design HVAC et des systèmes d'énergie renouvelable.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir et spécifier des services de construction mécaniques.
• Produire des conceptions mécaniques détaillées et des rapports.
• Collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires pour des solutions durables.

Skills

Design mécanique

Gestion de projets

Collaboration multidisciplinaire

Job description

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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