Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Stockport | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy in Stockport.
This respected practice is recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable MEP design, supporting clients across healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects. They are at the forefront of net zero and low-carbon building design, using cutting-edge modelling and engineering software, and are committed to a supportive, collaborative culture.
The consultancy is seeking an experienced engineer to join their senior leadership team, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.
The Role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will manage a range of projects from small specialist schemes to major developments over £100m, ensuring excellence in technical delivery and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the mechanical design and delivery of projects across healthcare, commercial, and public sector sectors
• Acting as a client-facing technical lead, managing both commercial and technical matters
• Supporting business development and helping to secure new projects
• Managing project planning, resource allocation, and delivery
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Advising teams on healthcare sector requirements, including HTM and HBN standards
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to deliver multidisciplinary projects
• Producing detailed designs using IES / IES-VE, AutoCAD, MagiCAD, and Revit
• Ensuring designs meet energy efficiency, sustainability, and net zero carbon requirements

About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building services consultancy and the confidence to lead projects and clients effectively.
You will ideally have:

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status
• Membership of professional bodies such as MCIBSE or MIMechE
• Ideally IHEEM membership or healthcare sector experience
• Knowledge of HTMs and HBNs, or transferable skills from laboratory/cleanroom design
• 5-10+ years UK consultancy experience in mechanical building services design
• Experience with new build, refurbishment, and retrofit projects
• Strong commercial awareness and project management experience
• Excellent communication skills and client management ability
• A proactive, flexible approach with a positive, can-do attitude

What's on Offer
This consultancy offers a collaborative and supportive working environment with hybrid working and flexible hours to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, including an extra day off on your birthday
• Quarterly incentives and additional benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing training, mentoring, and CPD support

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on for a confidential conversation.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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