Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

True Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing M&E company in Birmingham is seeking Senior and Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to join their expanding team. Focusing on high-profile projects in various sectors, successful candidates will take ownership of projects, guide junior staff, and contribute to sustainable design solutions. Competitive salaries and clear career progression opportunities offered as the company aims for significant growth and expansion across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Clear career progression

Opportunity to work on landmark projects

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design, HVAC, and energy systems.
• Proven track record in project ownership and team support.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services including HVAC and renewable energy systems.
• Lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Mechanical Design

HVAC

Renewable Energy Systems

Building Management Systems

Job description

Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineers Birmingham

A rapidly growing M&E business based in Birmingham is expanding its mechanical design team. Specialising in data centres, pharma, education, healthcare, and commercial building services, they design HVAC, heat pumps, energy centres, plant rooms, and district heating systems for high–profile clients across the UK and Europe. With headline–making projects such as Centre Parcs resorts, sports stadiums, hotels, and movie studios, this ambitious business is experiencing rapid growth and international expansion, targeting a GBP400 million turnover by 2030 and looking to double the size of its design team to support this trajectory.

The Senior & Principal Mechanical Design Engineers Opportunity
We are recruiting multiple Mechanical Design Engineers at Senior and Principal levels for a permanent, full–time, office–based role in Birmingham.

• Senior Engineer: Take ownership of your own projects from concept to completion, providing guidance and technical support to juniors and graduates, while ensuring high–quality design standards.
• Principal Engineer: Lead complex projects with full responsibility, mentor and manage team members across all levels, build strong client relationships, and drive business growth and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services including HVAC, heating and cooling, renewable energy systems, plant rooms, and Building Management Systems.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs, layouts, drawings, and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries:
  • Senior: GBP55,000 GBP65,000
  • Principal: Up to GBP80,000
• Permanent, office–based role in Birmingham (5 days/week)
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the UK and Europe
• Clear career progression and leadership development
• Join a rapidly growing team currently 18 strong, with plans to double
• Be part of an ambitious business driving rapid growth and international expansion

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