Principal Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm, BakerHicks, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer for their Warrington team. This role involves designing mechanical building services, managing projects, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will be chartered engineers with a proven track record in the sector.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension

25 days annual leave plus options to buy additional leave

Discount schemes

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Mechanical Services.
• Experience managing medium-sized projects.
• Capable of building and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services.
• Manage time, cost, quality, resources for projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Warrington, Cheshire

Client:

BakerHicks

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Why this role?

At BakerHicks, our Mechanical team is known for making the complex simple. Our mechanical experts work with clients across exciting and niche sectors, delivering complex yet efficient and sustainable solutions, often to a demanding, highly regulated, and bespoke brief.

As our team has grown, we have an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our friendly, supportive, and creative engineering team in Warrington. You will design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Building Services in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations, and project deliverables.

About You

You should have a strong track record in one or multiple sectors that BakerHicks operates in. You will be a Chartered (or working towards) Mechanical Building Services Engineer. You should have experience managing medium-sized projects or packages on large projects, and be capable of building, developing, and managing a motivated team. Developing and maintaining strong client relationships is crucial for success at BakerHicks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services according to current standards and project requirements.
• Manage Mechanical Services involvement in projects, including time, cost, quality, resources, and client relationships.
• Monitor and ensure quality and compliance within local teams and projects.

Please note that many positions require security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain the necessary clearance levels.

Further details about security clearance levels can be found at GOV.UK.

About BakerHicks

Since 1957, BakerHicks has been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery. Operating from 14 locations across Europe, we are part of the Morgan Sindall Group. We offer a collaborative, friendly, and accessible working environment, along with competitive salary and benefits packages.

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy additional leave
• Discount schemes
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance programs

BakerHicks is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and assess based on merit and qualifications.