Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Buro Happold; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Group personal accident cover

5-day workweek

Learning & development programme

Professional memberships

Job summary

Buro Happold in Gurugram seeks a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead detailed mechanical design for building services, focusing on HVAC. You will prepare specifications, manage CAD documentation, and coordinate with architects, structural and civil engineers on diverse projects in India.

The role expects 8–12 years of building services experience with strong Indian standards knowledge and a collaborative, independent working style.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of building services design experience.
• Must have HVAC design experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian standards and building services coordination.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical design drawings (HVAC) and specifications.
• Prepare design development reports and schedules.
• Plan and manage CAD documentation and project deliverables.
• Inform senior team of key decisions and ensure client objectives.
• Manage project finances, scope, and quality.
• Organise workload to meet client expectations.
• Attend client, site and design team meetings.

Skills

HVAC design

Excel

Independent working

Client coordination

Electrical concepts

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about creating innovative, elegant and sustainable engineering solutions for complex construction projects? Do you want to develop yourself further in an exciting, international environment? We're looking for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team in Gurugram.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to leave their mark on some of the most exciting projects in India and further afield. Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

• Detailed design drawings with a specialisation in mechanical design - e.g. HVAC, etc.
• Prepare technical specifications and schedules and design development reports.
• Plan and manage CAD documentation of design work.
• Keep senior design team members informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the BuroHappold and the client are achieved.
• Manage project finances, monitor scope, and ensure quality
• Plan and organise your workload to ensure that you are meeting clients expectations.
• Attending client, site and external design team meetings.

Your Skills And Experience

• 8-12 years' experience in building services design engineering;
• Experience in HVAC Designing is a must
• Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organisation, combined with ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Indian standards.
• Broad building design knowledge, from working on a wide range of projects.
• Excel skills (a detailed understanding including the use of macros).
• Although mechanically biased it is expected that you will have a good understanding of electrical concepts and their impact upon the overall project. Ideally also showing an awareness of other key design team members such as architects, structural and civil engineers.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, IES, and Hevacomp software
• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in relevant subject.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Receive entitlements to two professional memberships or subscriptions, fostering your professional network and knowledge
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.