Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Calibre Search; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design projects in the high-end residential market. Ideal candidates will have around 10 years of consultancy experience and a CIBSE membership. The role offers hybrid working, mentorship opportunities, and the possibility to progress towards a Director level. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

2-Week Paid Christmas Shutdown

Private Healthcare

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Around 10 years' experience in building services consultancy.
• Mechanically biased with understanding of electrical coordination.
• Experienced in high-end residential projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design projects independently.
• Work closely with architects, developers, and clients.
• Conduct site visits in London weekly or bi-weekly.
• Take ownership of project delivery from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers in the team.

Skills

Building services design

Client-facing representation

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

CIBSE membership (chartered or working towards)

Job description

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 + Car Allowance

Benefits: 33 Days Holiday + 2-Week Paid Christmas Shutdown, Private Healthcare, Hybrid Working

Working Pattern: 3 Office Days / 2 WFH - Core Hours 10am-3pm

A New Year Move? Join a High-End, Design-Led Building Services Consultancy

A respected and steadily growing Building Services consultancy in Manchester City Centre is looking for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the team in early 2025. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you will lead projects, manage clients, and progress towards Director level in a business that values quality, trust, and long‑term relationships.

You’ll work directly with the two Directors in a beautifully refurbished, collaborative city‑centre office shared with around 20 technical and project staff. The company operates in a niche, ultra‑high‑end residential market, where briefs are extremely detailed and design variations are minimal — meaning you can focus on doing your best work.

They have just hired a Mechanical Engineer with strong site experience who has transitioned into design. Now, they are seeking an experienced, Mechanical Engineer who can operate as a project lead.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working on project values ranging from £300K - £1M MEP. Total build can be many tens of millions.

• Independently lead mechanical building services design projects, mainly in prime and super‑prime residential and boutique hotel sectors.
• Work closely with architects, developers, and clients on projects with immaculate finishes and cutting‑edge systems.
• Act as a confident, reliable, client‑facing representative for the business.
• Conduct site visits in London once a week or once a fortnight, with little to no overnight stays.
• Take ownership of project delivery from concept to completion, working with minimal supervision.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

About You

• A strong Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer with around 10 years' experience in building services consultancy.
• Mechanically biased but with a reasonable understanding of electrical and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ideally experienced in high‑end residential projects — but they know this is rare, so strong consultancy experience is the priority.
• CIBSE member (chartered or actively working towards chartership).
• A natural "doer" — someone who takes initiative, leads their own projects, and thrives in a client‑facing environment.
• Driven, ambitious, and excited by the idea of progressing towards Director level in a growing business.

Why Join the team in Manchester?

• A genuinely supportive environment where detailed briefs mean less firefighting and fewer out‑of‑scope surprises.
• Client‑first culture focusing on quality rather than volume.
• Opportunity to shape the team, mentor others, and steadily step into a leadership role.
• Hybrid working and excellent work‑life balance.
• High‑end projects you can be proud to put your name to.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on exceptional projects, and progress quickly, get in touch with Rob Jones at Calibre Search on (phone number removed) or click Apply now.

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