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Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer
Location: Manchester Office
We are expanding our Mechanical Engineering team and are seeking a driven and experienced Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer.
Role Overview: Reporting to the Director, you will lead the delivery and project management of Mechanical Services Design on assigned projects, providing M&E representation. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and improving the quality and efficiency of Mechanical Services design and post-contract implementation, while supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead multiple projects
Manage the production of scheme design drawings
Develop mechanical services strategies
Prepare M&E specifications, including environmental strategies
Assist in the preparation of elemental M&E cost plans
Contribute to Stage 2 and 3 MEP Reports
Manage post-contract stages, ensuring information flow aligns with the contract works programme
Monitor Mechanical Installation works against Mechanical Services Design
Assist Project QS in cost control
Establish project briefs, fees, and timescales, ensuring junior personnel are informed
Ensure mechanical engineering output meets quality criteria
Provide technical support to junior engineers and technicians
Prepare Mechanical Services Scheme Design proposalsAbout You:
Degree qualified, ideally working towards chartered status
Proven project experience
Strong project management, delivery, and quality record
Excellent people and client-facing skills
Capable of working independently to solve engineering and management challenges
Valid UK Driving Licence (preferable)
Willingness to travel for meetings and projects, including occasional overnight stays in the UK, Europe, or overseas
Experience with design software such as CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam
Our staff work flexibly blending office hub, home and site working and we offer a number of benefits including;
33 days holiday, inc publics and time between Christmas and New Year
Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 1 week)
Long service holiday (1 day extra after year 6-10 giving a week extra in total after 10 years' service)
Pay for 1 professional membership per year
Cycle to Work
EV leasing
Enhanced Mat/Pat etc (after 18 months service)
DIS 3x salary
1 charitable works day off per year
Free flu jab
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