Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ramboll; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP projects and inspire confidence in client relationships. The role involves managing project work, completing detailed designs, and focusing on innovative digital and parametric design tools. Candidates should have an accredited engineering degree and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive culture and opportunities for professional development alongside experienced industry professionals.

Benefits

Investment in development

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record in engineering discipline.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP projects and manage engineers.
• Complete detailed designs and supervise work.
• Inspire client confidence and relationships.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Digital design tools

Education

CIBSE / IET / IMechE accredited degree

Job description

Job Description

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Buildings Services

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.

We have recently restructured our global 'Buildings' business into a sector-focused, multi-disciplinary organisational structure. Our Industry and Infrastructure Facilities service line encompasses our multidisciplinary teams (Building Service, Structures, Project/Design Managers, Critical Systems) working across a global portfolio of Rail, Aviation, Ports, Data Centres, Industrial, Logistics, advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors.

Your new role

As our new Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be working as part of a team, you will be expected to manage your own project work, undertake detailed design to the required standards and to maintain excellent levels of client service.

You will be part of a team which has a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of project work in. There is also the opportunity to get involved in international signature projects if desired. We have a supporting and collaborative culture and enjoy what we do! We are looking for like-minded and personable people to strengthen our team and there is rapid progression on offer for talented candidates. We have a current focus on digital and parametric design and believe that the future of our industry lies in working smarter not harder.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• To take a key role representing Ramboll on MEP projects leading your own discipline and (for suitably sized projects) also managing engineers of a complimentary discipline
• Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role
• Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
• Have an ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships
• Manage time on projects to suit deadlines and complete their assigned tasks
• Where they are the Ramboll project manager, co-ordinate the tasks so all deadlines are met and allocate resource appropriately

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Being a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in their discipline
• Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue with higher education.
• To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status
• Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role
• Able to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships
• To be an excellent communicator and possess to the ability to make what is complicated simple
• To have an interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of 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

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to apply?

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Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.