Principle Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their MEP team in Manchester. You will lead mechanical and public health building services design, manage engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in building services design, a relevant degree, and Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and public health building services design on projects.
• Deliver detailed designs, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Public health design

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

Hevacomp

IES

CAD/BIM (Revit)

Job description

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