Principal Mechanical Engineer - Education Group

RPS Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Education Group in Birmingham. This role involves leading educational projects and managing teams throughout the project lifecycle, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Accredited training provider

Clear career pathway

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple projects.
• Experience in client engagement through the CEM process.
• Ability to support architects and energy modellers.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead education projects.
• Manage projects through Final Contractor Proposal and construction stages.
• Lead a team from concept to RIBA Stage 3.

Skills

Client engagement

Project management

BIM requirements understanding

Job description

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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Education Group, Birmingham

Client: RPS Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Education Group

RPS is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Education Group at either the Birmingham or Manchester office, with hybrid working.

About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple sectors including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy, and more. We focus on balancing form and function, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from concept to completion with expertise spanning decades, industries, and disciplines.

What you’ll be doing: This role offers career progression as an Associate Mechanical Engineer within our industry-leading team. Duties include:

• Support and lead education projects.
• Work alongside the Education Lead.
• Lead a team of engineers, energy modellers, and BIM technicians from concept to RIBA Stage 3.
• Manage projects through Final Contractor Proposal and construction stages.
• Develop design and modelling processes, understanding business modelling and BIM requirements to meet DfE standards.

Who we’re looking for: The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Client engagement through the CEM process in fast-paced projects.
• Leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Additionally, you will:

• Support architects and energy modellers in delivering daylight, overheating, and operational energy modelling.
• Liaise with the BIM team to meet project deadlines.
• Challenge design solutions to optimize outcomes for clients and projects.

What’s in it for you? We are an accredited training provider supporting professional development from entry to master’s level. We offer a clear career pathway, promote diversity and inclusion, and support flexible working arrangements including hybrid options. Join us for a workplace that values your contribution and supports your growth.

What happens next? Interested? We welcome all applications and aim to respond within three working days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

About RPS/Tetra Tech: RPS, now part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global leader with over 28,000 employees across more than 550 offices worldwide, providing consulting and engineering services to solve complex problems.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce reflective of our communities and clients. Our core behaviour, ‘Stronger Together,’ emphasizes respect, diversity, growth, and collaboration.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with a trusted list of agencies and do not accept unsolicited CVs from outside this list. Visit our careers page for more information.