Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ramboll; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible work environment

Investment in professional development

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to advance sustainable practices in their Building Services team. This role involves leading MEP projects, managing engineers, and completing designs. Candidates should have an accredited engineering degree and strive for IEng or CEng status. A flexible work environment, professional development investment, and 27 days annual leave are offered. Ideal for those passionate about engineering issues and creating sustainable change.

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer with a proven track record.
• Holding or pursuing an accredited engineering degree.
• Achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Minimal supervision and specialist experience is required.
• Able to simplify complex concepts for communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline on MEP projects and manage engineers.
• Complete detailed designs and supervise others' work.
• Coordinate tasks and manage time on projects.

Skills

Strong initiative

Excellent communication

Digital and parametric design tools

Education

CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited degree

Job description

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer – Buildings Services

Join Ramboll as a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to help close the gap to a sustainable future in our Building Services team.

Job Description

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex engineering issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open‑minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Building Services team as our new Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

You will join our multi‑disciplinary ‘Industry and Infrastructure Facilities Service Line’ which now focuses on Buildings. This line brings together Building Services, Structures, Project / Design Managers, and Critical Systems teams across a global portfolio of Rail, Aviation, Ports, Data Centres, Industrial, Logistics, advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a key role representing Ramboll on MEP projects, leading your own discipline and (for suitably sized projects) also managing engineers of a complementary discipline.
• Work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline or bring specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Inspire confidence internally and externally to strengthen client relationships.
• Manage time on projects to meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks.
• When acting as Ramboll project manager, coordinate tasks to ensure all deadlines are met and resources are allocated appropriately.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Engineer with a proven and demonstrable track record in the discipline.
• Holding or pursuing a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to further education.
• Achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Strong initiative, minimal supervision, and specialist experience in relevant technical areas.
• Excellent communicator able to simplify complex concepts.
• Interest or experience using digital and parametric design tools.

What We Can Offer

• Investment in your professional development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Recognition of your unique strengths.
• Continual inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. With more than 1,500 employees across 16 UK offices, we are a top ten engineering, environmental and sustainability consultancy. Our expertise spans Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. We lead with values that nurture an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture, valuing people and ideas.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industry

Civil Engineering

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the strength of diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team for any accommodations needed during the application process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.