Principle Mechanical Engineer

North-Gate; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing MEP consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead exciting projects across various sectors, including residential and healthcare. This position requires extensive experience in mechanical and public health building services design, strong leadership skills, and a relevant engineering degree. You will manage teams, deliver detailed designs, and maintain strong client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical and public health building services design.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and public health building services design on projects.
• Deliver detailed designs, reports, and specifications across all RIBA stages.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical and public health building services design

Communication and client-facing skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge and attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree/HND/HNC in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

CAD/BIM (Revit)

Job description

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing MEP team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to lead on exciting projects across residential, healthcare, education, regeneration, and commercial sectors, working as part of a collaborative, multi–disciplinary team.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and public health building services design on projects, managing electrical engineers and specialists where required.

• Deliver detailed designs, reports, drawings, and specifications across all RIBA stages.

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior engineers and apprentices.

• Carry out design calculations using software such as Hevacomp and IES.

• Use CAD/BIM (Revit) to develop and coordinate building systems.

• Conduct QA reviews to ensure designs meet regulations, client requirements, and industry standards.

• Advise clients on energy efficiency, sustainability, and reducing carbon emissions.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, actively engaging with stakeholders.

• Liaise with architects, surveyors, structural engineers, and contractors.

• Ensure compliance with legislation, health & safety, and best practice.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in mechanical and public health building services design (consultancy or contractor background).

• Relevant degree/HND/HNC in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and client–facing skills.

• Ability to lead teams and deliver high–quality results.