Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Etwall
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Derby | Agile / Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsLead Mechanical Design on Complex, Low-Carbon Building ProjectsThis is a key hire within a growing building services consultancy, offering the opportunity to take ownership of mechanical design delivery across technically challenging, multi-sector projects.You will operate as a project leader and technical authority, influencing design standards, mentoring engineers, and working directly with clients across the full project lifecycle.With a strong pipeline of sustainable, design-led projects, this role offers both technical depth and clear progression into senior leadership.What’s on Offer • Clear progression pathway into senior leadership, • Agile / flexible working model, • Generous annual leave (with buy/sell options), • Enhanced family leave policies, • Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, • Exposure to technically challenging, sustainability-focused projects, • Regular team, social, and charitable initiativesThe Role, • Lead mechanical design delivery across projects, from concept through to completion, • Act as Project Leader, managing design coordination and client interaction, • Produce and oversee calculations, specifications, and detailed design outputs, • Drive technical excellence within the team, mentoring junior engineers, • Contribute to low-carbon and sustainable design strategies, including renewable integration, • Attend and lead client and design team meetings, influencing key decisions, • Support ongoing client relationships and repeat business developmentAbout YouEssential:, • Degree (or HNC/HND with experience) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, • Proven experience in mechanical design within building services consultancy, • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building regulations, and British/European standards, • Experience using design tools such as Revit, Amtech, Relux/Dialux, • Ability to lead projects and coordinate within multi-disciplinary MEP teams, • Strong communication skills with client-facing experienceDesirable:, • Working towards or achieved Chartered status (CIBSE/IET), • Experience across sectors such as healthcare (HTMs), commercial, or residential, • Knowledge of BREEAM and sustainable building design principles, • Understanding of renewable technologies and embedded generation systems, • Broad awareness of electrical systems to support multidisciplinary collaborationThe Opportunity, • Step into a Principal-level role with real project ownership and influence, • Work on diverse, technically complex projects across multiple sectors, • Play a key role in delivering low-carbon and net-zero building solutions, • Develop into a senior leadership or client-facing strategic role, • Join a consultancy where engineers have autonomy and visibility across projectsThe CompanyA well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivering mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon design solutions across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for technical quality, collaboration, and sustainable design, the business works across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and industrial.Engineers here benefit from high levels of autonomy, a supportive culture, and genuine career development opportunities within a growing organisation.ApplyIf you are a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step into a Principal-level role with greater ownership, influence, and progression, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.