Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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Ready to lead on some of the UK's most exciting building services projects? This is your chance to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across commercial offices, retail developments, and mixed-use schemes. Known for technical excellence and forward-thinking design, they're trusted by major developers and architects nationwide.

Your role:
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll take ownership of mechanical building services design from concept through to completion. You'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver projects that meet performance, compliance, and sustainability goals.Projects:

• Commercial & Office - New‑build and refurbishment, including complex city‑centre and conservation‑area schemes
• Residential & Mixed‑Use - Large‑scale housing developments, regeneration schemes, and residential‑led mixed‑use projects
• Education - Schools, colleges, and higher‑education facilities, including specialist STEM buildings
• Healthcare - Acute hospitals and healthcare infrastructure, including major PFI schemes
• Retail & Leisure - Retail‑led mixed‑use developments and leisure assets
• Public Sector & Custodial - Government, local authority, and custodial projects
• Infrastructure & Transport - Infrastructure‑related developments and transport‑adjacent schemes

What you'll need to succeed:

• Extensive experience in mechanical building services design
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and low-carbon technologies
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• UK-based (no sponsorship available)

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 DOE
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects shaping the future of UK infrastructure

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Adam Smeddle on 0207 2598760 now.
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