Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer
| Reference | 104861 | |||
| Sector | Engineering / Manufacturing Jobs | |||
| Salary | £50000 - £70000 per annum | |||
| Town/City | Oxford | |||
| Locations | Oxfordshire, South East, UK | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 21st Jan | |||
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Job Description |
| Principal Design Engineer (Mechanical) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a national building services consultancy. This is a permanent, full-time role operating within an agile and flexible working framework, based from a UK office with hybrid working available. About the role You will join a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineers delivering high-quality, sustainable building services design. As a national consultancy with a strong UK footprint, the business works across a broad range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, public sector and net-zero carbon projects. The role offers significant autonomy, technical responsibility and client exposure, with clear progression opportunities for the right individual. Key responsibilities - Acting as Project Lead on selected mechanical building services projects - Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team on larger schemes - Attending client, design team and principal meetings, including presentations - Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior mechanical engineers - Raising and promoting technical excellence within the mechanical discipline - Developing into a key point of contact for strategic clients - Supporting repeat business through strong client relationships - Delivering technically challenging projects across multiple sectors - Client-facing involvement across all project stages from concept to completion - Producing and reviewing drawings, specifications and technical reports - Producing calculations or overseeing their completion by others - Collaborating closely with colleagues to achieve project and business goals Experience and qualifications - Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering - Chartered or working towards chartership preferred - HNC / HND candidates with strong design experience also considered - Minimum 3 to 4 years post-qualification experience in building services design - Proficiency in relevant design software, including: - Microsoft Office - Relux or Dialux - Amtech - Revit - Strong knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations - Knowledge of HTMs beneficial - Professional membership or working towards membership of CIBSE or IET - Understanding of HVAC systems and associated plant - Experience integrating embedded generation and renewable technologies - Working knowledge of BREEAM and sustainable design principles - General understanding of electrical engineering to contribute effectively at meetings - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn and develop What’s on offer - Clear career progression within a national consultancy - Flexible and agile working environment - Competitive salary with enhanced sickness and family benefits - Generous annual leave with buy and sell options - Exposure to interesting and technically complex projects - Recruitment referral bonus scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Electric vehicle scheme - Eye care vouchers - Employee Assistance Programme - Funded team-building and social activities - Opportunities to engage in charitable, educational and community initiatives Inclusive working environment The consultancy is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals feel valued and able to reach their full potential. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are actively supported throughout the recruitment process and employment. |
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