Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer – Hybrid, Low-Carbon

Aldwych Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead delivery of mechanical building services projects from Birmingham. You will design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic water systems, produce calculations and coordinate with BIM and sustainability teams.

The role involves client liaison, site visits and mentoring junior engineers, with Principal level responsibilities including wider project leadership and Birmingham team growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience delivering projects from concept to construction.
• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
• Good knowledge of UK standards and regulations.
• Strong client-facing skills and project responsibility.
• Experience mentoring others; Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery of projects.
• Design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic water systems.
• Produce and review calculations, specs, reports.
• Coordinate with BIM, sustainability and electrical teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Attend client and design team meetings.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support sustainable and low-carbon design strategies.
• At Principal level, lead larger projects and grow Birmingham team.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building services experience

Project delivery

Client-facing communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Sustainable design

Regulations knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead delivery of mechanical building services projects from Birmingham. You will design HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic water systems, produce calculations and coordinate with BIM and sustainability teams.

The role involves client liaison, site visits and mentoring junior engineers, with Principal level responsibilities including wider project leadership and Birmingham team growth.