Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer\n\nLocation: Manchester\n Salary: £55,000 to £65,000\nJob Type: Full Time, Permanent\n Sector: Building Services / Mechanical Engineering\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAn established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Manchester-based mechanical team. The consultancy delivers sustainable, technically complex solutions across the built environment and works on a wide range of regional, , and international projects.\n\nThis is a senior leadership role offering responsibility for technical excellence, client engagement, project delivery, and team development within a collaborative and high-performing environment.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of mechanical building services design across multiple projects and sectors. You will act as a senior technical authority, trusted client advisor, and mentor to the wider mechanical team, ensuring high standards of quality, commercial performance, and risk management.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nLeading mechanical building services design on complex, large-scale projects\nActing as the primary client interface and maintaining long-term professional relationships\nDefining, agreeing, and managing project briefs, scopes, and deliverables\nCoordinating all disciplines within a multidisciplinary project team\nManaging project resources, workloads, and technical outputs\nMonitoring budgets, programme, and project profitability\nEnsuring compliance with British Standards, regulations, and best practice\nIdentifying, managing, and mitigating technical and commercial risk\nSupporting bid preparation and promoting the full consultancy service offering\nContributing to the development, mentoring, and performance of engineers within the team\nWork on Projects typically spanning; Residential, Commercial Offices, Healthcare, Science & Research, Mission-Critical & Data CentresAbout You\n\nYou will be a highly experienced mechanical building services professional with a strong consultancy background and the ability to lead both people and projects.\n\nEssential experience and skills:\n\nProven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a building services consultancy\nExtensive knowledge of mechanical services, including HVAC, heating, and ventilation systems\nTrack record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects\nStrong client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships\nExperience leading teams and coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs\nProficiency in Revit and AutoCAD\nSolid understanding of relevant British Standards and regulations\nCommercial awareness and experience managing budgets and resourcesDesirable attributes:\n\nExperience working closely with complementary disciplines such as acoustics, fire engineering, sustainability, and building performance modelling\nExperience contributing to bids, proposals, and business development\nA collaborative leadership style with a proactive, inclusive approachWhat's on Offer\n\nA senior role within a respected, people-focused engineering consultancy\nInvolvement in technically challenging, high-profile projects\nClear routes for career progression and continued professional development\nFlexible and supportive working culture\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package \n\nCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their , , , /beliefs, or .

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