Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services (Critical Systems)
Location: Chester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading building services consultancy working within a specialist critical systems team.
This role offers the chance to lead the delivery of technically complex mechanical building services projects, with a strong focus on Stage 4 detailed design and high-performance engineering solutions.
The successful Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in technical leadership, project delivery and team coordination, contributing to innovative and high-quality building services designs across critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
· Leading the delivery of mechanical building services design projects
· Producing and reviewing Stage 4 detailed design documentation
· Developing HVAC system designs, calculations and technical specifications
· Providing technical leadership across project teams and design delivery
· Collaborating with electrical engineers, structural engineers and architects
· Supporting BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design integration
· Ensuring designs meet industry standards, regulations and client requirements
· Managing project delivery in line with programme, budget and quality targets
· Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate engineers
Requirements
To be considered for this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role, candidates should have:
· Proven experience working as a Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer within building services
· Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical design principles
· Experience delivering projects across RIBA Stage 4 detailed design
· Experience working within consultancy or multidisciplinary engineering environments
· Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills
· Ability to manage technical delivery and project teams
Desirable:
· Experience working on critical systems or mission-critical environments
· Progression towards or achievement of Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
· Experience using Revit or BIM software
What’s On Offer
· £60,000 – £70,000 salary
· Hybrid working in Chester
· Opportunity to work within a specialist critical systems team
· Exposure to complex and high-performance building services projects
· Strong opportunities for career progression and leadership development
If you are a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with strong building services experience looking to work on critical systems and Stage 4 projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy.
Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Sam Seymour on 02392 603030 or email sam.seymour@blueprintrecruit.com
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