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 Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.