Principal Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead a skilled team in delivering innovative mechanical designs for MEP projects. This role involves overseeing complex engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with client specifications and project timelines, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The company values excellence and offers competitive remuneration, including bonuses and private healthcare, alongside a commitment to flexible working arrangements. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes technical excellence and diversity, and take your career to new heights in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Electric Car Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Wellness Programme

Charity Days

Social Events

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience managing complex design solutions.
• Knowledge of mechanical services design and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical Engineers and ensure project delivery.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client requirements.
• Provide resource forecasting and training for the mechanical team.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Design Solutions

Client Interaction

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

BIM

HVAC Design

Job description

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

The Principal Mechanical Engineer’s main duties will include leading a team of Mechanical Engineers reporting to the Discipline Lead M&E, and acting as the MEP Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) and/or Lead Engineer on MEP projects assigned by the Discipline Lead M&E. The role is responsible for the design delivery of Mechanical Design allocated to MEP Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Involved in major projects within the engineering discipline, covering both rail and non-rail services.
2. Ensure projects meet client requirements, standards, and are completed within the agreed project timeline.
3. Ensure projects are completed within the budget.
4. Plan project works and provide resource forecasting to facilitate proper resource allocation.
5. Identify changes in client requirements and communicate these with the SYSTRA Project Management Team.
6. Provide monthly forecasts for project costs to the management team.
7. Ensure the training and development needs of the mechanical team are met to serve project requirements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience; Chartered status preferred.
• Extensive experience managing complex or non-standard design solutions.
• Knowledge of mechanical services design within the built environment or transport infrastructure, including HVAC, Public Health, Building Physics, and BIM.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary issues related to M&E and building services.
• Knowledge of construction principles and standards.
• Understanding of CSM/CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client interactions.
• Experience managing a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with external and internal stakeholders, promoting a 'One Team' ethos.

Why Join SYSTRA?

Our core values—Excellence, Connected Teams, and Bold Leadership—are central to our work. We promote technical excellence, teamwork, and innovative thinking. We offer clear career pathways, competitive remuneration including bonuses and private healthcare, an electric car scheme, and flexible benefits.

Work Flexibility and Inclusion:

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models, and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our wellness programme, charity days, and social events are designed to support our colleagues' well-being and community involvement.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most, but not all, of the criteria, as we value potential and diversity.