Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer
London | £55,000 - £70,000 | Building Services Consultancy

I'm currently working with a well-established building services consultancy based in London that is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team.
The consultancy delivers high-quality mechanical and multi-disciplinary building services solutions across a varied project portfolio, with a strong focus on client relationships, technical excellence, and project ownership.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing and delivering mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion, acting as a key client-facing contact and ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical standard. At Principal level, you will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the strategic development of the mechanical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical building services projects from inception to completion
• Lead mechanical design, including calculations, specifications, and reports
• Act as a client-facing representative, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Coordinate with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams
• Oversee project delivery, programme, and technical quality
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations and industry standards

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
• Strong experience within a building services consultancy environment
• Proven experience managing projects and dealing directly with clients
• Comfortable operating at Senior or Principal Engineer level
• Excellent technical knowledge across mechanical building services systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Working towards or holding IEng / CEng status is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000, depending on experience + benefits
• London-based role with responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to manage projects and client relationships
• Clear progression within a supportive and growing consultancy
• Professional, collaborative, and design-focused working environment

For a confidential discussion, you can contact Roberto Sartori for a chat on 07437 837 855.

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