Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer

SDS Engineering; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career development while working on major projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical or building services engineering. The successful candidate will be client-facing, driven, and passionate about their work, with a strong ability to manage budgets and deliver quality results. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits in a supportive environment that values your professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary performance bonus

Pension

Medical cover

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Holiday purchase

Cycle to work schemes

Professional body membership payments

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical engineering or building services.
• Degree qualified and member of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to company growth and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure timely project delivery and provide technical support.
• Compile specifications and maintain technical quality of work.

Skills

Teamwork

Client Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Budget Management

Pressure Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer Status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Cymap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Home » Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer

Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer

Plymouth

Salary depends on experience + discretionary performance bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, medical cover, flexible & hybrid working

SDS are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our company. You will be degree qualified and a member of an appropriate professional body and have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. The position provides excellent career opportunities and benefits from a first-rate remuneration package, which includes holiday purchase, cycle to work schemes, professional body membership payments and death in service cover. Successful candidates will be client facing, experienced and will be comfortable developing, supporting and mentoring others.

To apply for this role you should meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, building services engineering, or equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate sufficient suitable design experience. The degree should meet the academic requirements for achieving professional engineer status with an appropriate institution.
2. Track record of work on a variety of building services designs and delivery of small and large scale projects.
3. Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
4. Be passionate, driven and determined to develop career to higher status.
5. Be fully IT literate and with relevant experience of AutoCAD, Revit, Cymap & Microsoft Office.
6. Hold a full UK driving license.
7. Above average ability in written and spoken English and have excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Demonstrate the capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
9. Understanding of setting and managing budgets, and making sound financial decisions.

The job role will include the following:

1. Contribute to the development and growth of the company by identifying new opportunities and potential areas for growth and also maintaining and developing existing client relationships.
2. Act as part of a multi-disciplinary design team to ensure successful timely preparation and delivery on project objectives, including providing technical support.
3. Produce budgets for clients based on their specifications and monitor spend to ensure that, as far as possible, projects are delivered within their budget and time scales.
4. Liaise with the client and external design teams as necessary for the successful delivery of projects.
5. Monitor and pursue own training and development requirements.
6. Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline.
7. Compile specifications, drawings and contract documents and maintain the required technical quality of work, ensuring that designs comply with the relevant codes, standards, regulations and procedures.
8. Provide mechanical building engineering services design to buildings and infrastructure.
9. Identify scope and schedule changes, in accordance with the change control process, maintain planning and cost control on all scopes.

SDS have an excellent track record and reputation across the South West. This role will appeal to an ambitious engineer looking for real career development with the opportunity to work on major projects.

SDS is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not accept CVs from agencies.