Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working | Up to £70,000 + Benefits An opportunity for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a major multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering technically complex projects across the UK and Europe. Why consider this opportunity? * Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience * Hybrid working with an established Greater Manchester team * Work on major projects across Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences, Defence, Nuclear, Healthcare and Infrastructure * Access to specialist engineering resources across a 1,300+ person European business * Strong pipeline of work within high-growth and highly regulated sectors * Opportunity to lead projects and provide technical direction to engineers * Excellent BIM and digital engineering capability * Clear progression beyond Principal level within a large multidisciplinary consultancy * Work alongside Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil and other specialist engineering teams * Backing and stability of a major UK engineering and construction group The Role You will take a leading role in the mechanical design and delivery of complex Building Services projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients. You will be responsible for technical delivery, design reviews, coordination, mentoring engineers and helping ensure projects are delivered to the required technical and commercial standards. What are we looking for? You will ideally have: * Strong UK Mechanical Building Services design experience * Experience delivering projects through multiple RIBA stages * Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical services and associated Building Services systems * Experience leading projects and supporting/mentoring engineers * Strong client-facing and multidisciplinary coordination skills * Experience within technically complex sectors would be advantageous This would particularly suit a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to step up to Principal, or an established Principal looking for larger projects, stronger technical exposure and a clearer long-term progression route. Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion and full details of the opportunity