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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Manchester

Mechanical Building Services | MEP Consultancy | HVAC Design | Principal Engineer Jobs

What would it mean to be the person clients trust to lead their most complex building services projects — while shaping the future of a high-performing engineering team in one of the UK's most active construction markets?

Our client is a respected engineering consultancy with deep roots in Manchester and a project portfolio spanning Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Science & Research

and Mission Critical sectors. They're hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer — carrying greater strategic influence over both projects and people.

What the role involves:

Serving as the primary client contact on large, complex schemes — building lasting relationships and identifying future opportunities

Owning projects end-to-end, from defining the brief through to profitable, high-quality delivery

Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, delegating effectively and upholding technical standards throughout

Contributing to business development activity, including bid preparation and promoting the full consultancy offering

Playing an active role in building and developing a strong local team in Manchester

What they're looking for:

Extensive mechanical engineering consultancy experience with a strong grasp of HVAC, heating and ventilation systems

Confident using Revit and/or AutoCAD in a design delivery context

Skilled at managing both client relationships and internal project teams across disciplines

Solid understanding of relevant British Standards

An appreciation of how complementary specialisms — acoustics, fire engineering, computational modelling — interact with mechanical design

What's on offer:

9-day fortnight working pattern

Up to 30 days annual leave

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme + stock options

Flexible, inclusive culture with strong professional development support

A genuine leadership role — not just in title, but in practice.

Ready for the next level? Get in touch.

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