Principal Mechanical Engineer Building Services
hace 7 días
Edinburgh
About the Role \n We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients Building Services team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically accomplished engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex, high-profile projects while supporting the strategic growth of the business. As a Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, mentor and develop engineering teams, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You will play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and commercially successful engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the mechanical design and technical delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.\n, • Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across project teams.\n, • Design and oversee HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health, and renewable energy systems.\n, • Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.\n, • Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with electrical, structural, architectural, and specialist consultants.\n, • Act as the primary technical contact for clients, attending meetings, presentations, and design reviews.\n, • Mentor, support, and develop junior and intermediate engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional development.\n, • Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, and commercial performance.\n, • Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, British Standards, and industry best practice.\n, • Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, preparing fee proposals, supporting bids, and maintaining strong client relationships.\n, • Drive sustainable, low-carbon design solutions and promote innovation across projects.\n\n \n About You \n\n • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.\n, • Extensive experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water services, renewable technologies, and low-carbon design.\n, • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing the technical delivery of complex projects.\n, • Experience using industry-standard software such as Hevacomp, IES VE, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, MagiCAD, and Microsoft Office.\n, • Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.\n, • A strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and programmes.\n, • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or close to achieving Chartership, with CIBSE or IMechE is highly desirable.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • 23 days holiday + publics\n, • 7% pension\n, • Car allowance\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Professional subscriptions\n, • Holiday buy/sell\n, • Life assurance x4\n, • Cycle to work\n\n