Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer – London
£65,000 – £80,000 + Benefits
Leading Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Consultancy
Hybrid | London (Holborn area)

Overview
We are representing a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy for the built environment. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their London Building Services Engineering team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects within a growing team and work closely with senior leadership on high-profile, technically challenging schemes.

About the Company
The consultancy has over 40 years of experience delivering engineering solutions across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, retail, education and now, data centre. Their multi-disciplinary teams provide strategic advice, engineering design, and project delivery for new build, extension, and refurbishment projects.

The London team is growing under a highly experienced director with a proven track record in business development, delivering diverse projects, and building high-performing teams. Joining now provides opportunities to take on significant responsibility, contribute to high-value projects, and support succession planning for senior leadership.

Current Projects
The team is currently delivering a range of notable projects, including a large-scale data centre overseas and a £100 million commercial project in England, alongside automotive, retail, and residential projects. This variety ensures exposure to complex engineering challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact on high-value projects.

The Role
As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of medium to large-scale mechanical projects while mentoring and managing project-specific teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Completing surveys and site inspections and undertaking mechanical design calculations
Preparing drawings, technical specifications, and reports
Peer reviewing and checking designs prepared by others
Managing project-specific teams of engineers and support staff
Allocating and overseeing project workloads to ensure efficiency and quality
Managing client relationships and commercial aspects of projects, including budgets and costs
Identifying additional opportunities within existing and new client relationships
Contributing to the professional development of team members through mentoring and PDRs
You will work across a full range of mechanical systems, including HVAC (including clean/dry rooms), heating, cooling, steam, compressed air, BMS, hot and cold water, and foul drainage.

About You
The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng – CIBSE or IMechE) with:

At least 10 years’ post-graduate experience in UK-based building services consultancy
Proven ability to deliver complex mechanical engineering projects
Strong technical knowledge and client-facing communication skills
Experience mentoring and managing teams of engineers
Proficiency in Revit MEP, NBS, and EDSL Tas/IES VE
Experience with steam systems and clean/dry room environments (desirable)
What’s on Offer

£65,000 – £80,000 salary, plus benefits
Hybrid working (typically three days in the office, two from home, with flexibility considered)
Opportunity to lead projects within a growing London team with clear succession plans for senior roles
Exposure to high-profile projects including a large-scale data centre overseas and a £100 million commercial project in England
Supportive, collaborative culture with access to professional development and mentoring programs
Chance to work closely with a highly experienced director who drives business development and team growth
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer looking to take a leadership role, manage high-profile projects, and contribute to the growth and development of a dynamic building services team.

How to Apply
If you are an ambitious mechanical engineer ready to take a leading role and progress within a respected, expanding consultancy, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

Please contact David Hilditch at RGB Network for more information or apply here now