Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid & Low-Carbon

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Professional memberships support

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building services design across diverse sectors. You will guide projects from concept to construction, coordinating with electrical, BIM and sustainability teams, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, strong growth potential, and exposure to high-quality, low-carbon design across healthcare, commercial, education and life sciences projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience taking projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Good knowledge of UK standards and regulations.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Experience managing your own projects and mentoring others.
• Interest in sustainable, low-carbon building design.

Responsibilities

• Leading the mechanical design and delivery of projects.
• Designing HVAC, heating, ventilation, cooling and domestic water systems.
• Producing and reviewing design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Taking technical responsibility for mechanical engineering packages.
• Coordinating designs with electrical, BIM, sustainability and other teams.
• Attending client and design team meetings and liaising with stakeholders.
• Carrying out site visits, surveys and inspections where required.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Contributing to sustainable, low-carbon design strategies.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Building Services

Project Leadership

Client Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

BIM

Autodesk MEP / BIM software

Job description

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building services design across diverse sectors. You will guide projects from concept to construction, coordinating with electrical, BIM and sustainability teams, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, strong growth potential, and exposure to high-quality, low-carbon design across healthcare, commercial, education and life sciences projects.