Principal / Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Building Services

Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer – Building Services Consultancy Location: South Manchester Salary: £65K–£75K + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We are happy to say we are exclusively partnering with a well-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to their senior team in South Manchester. This is a pivotal strategic hire within a growing practice known for its technical strength, supportive culture, and varied project portfolio. You’ll play a lead role across commercial, education, and residential sectors, providing technical leadership while managing and mentoring a design team. Recent project wins include a high profile £300M city centre regeneration scheme. It’s an excellent opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer seeking greater influence, leadership responsibilities with a clear and genuine progression pathway. With several recent project and framework wins and significant growth plans, now is the ideal time to join and help shape the next phase of the business’s success. Key Responsibilities * Lead the mechanical engineering design and delivery across multi-sector projects * Act as a primary client interface, building strong relationships with clients, architects, and project teams * Manage, mentor, and develop mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment * Coordinate multidisciplinary design outputs to ensure quality and integration * Oversee resource planning, project timelines, and financial performance * Contribute to business development, bids, and wider strategic growth initiatives * Ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong focus on sustainable design About You * Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) * Chartered (CEng) or working toward chartered status via CIBSE or IMechE * Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK consultancy environment * Strong portfolio of delivering complex MEP projects from concept through to completion * Excellent leadership, coordination, and client-facing skills * Commercially aware and confident managing team performance and project delivery What’s on Offer * Competitive salary package: £65K–£75K * Annual bonus and enhanced benefits * Flexible/hybrid working environment * Clear and supported progression to Director level * Opportunity to lead flagship projects with long-standing clients * A high-impact role in a respected, forward-thinking MEP consultancy