Overview
Newcastle (Hybrid) | Projects across the UK
An exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering impactful projects across the energy, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. This role offers genuine flexibility, long-term progression, and the chance to work on technically varied and meaningful projects.
The Role
You’ll be part of a small, close-knit MEP team, taking on a varied workload that includes mechanical design, project management, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders. Projects typically focus on upgrading and improving existing assets, with values up to £500k.
This position offers a hybrid working model, typically around 2 days in the office and 3–4 days remote, supporting a strong work–life balance.
Projects & Sectors
- Energy & National Grid
- Infrastructure
- Energy transition & decarbonisation
- Healthcare (including major hospital and emergency healthcare facilities)
Project types include:
- Inspections and monitoring
(Please note: this role does not involve data centre projects.)
- Small MEP team (approx. 4–5 engineers)
- Strong mechanical engineering focus
- Part of a long-established, respected engineering group
- Growing workload in healthcare, with clear expansion plans
- Suitable for strong senior-level engineers (not associate level)
- Clear progression route from Senior to Principal Engineer
- Potential pathway to Associate level within 2–3 years
- Structured mentorship available
- Chartership fully supported and encouraged
Salary & Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (option to buy or sell up to one working week)
Pension
- 3% employee contribution
- 5% employer contribution, rising to:
- 7% after 5 years’ service
- 10% after 10 years’ service
Additional benefits include:
- Life assurance (3x annual salary)
- Income protection (50% of gross pay after 26 weeks, up to 5 years depending on service)
- Medical cash plan (covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and more)
- Critical illness cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
- Digital GP and wellbeing app
- Health screening options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym and fitness memberships
- Travel insurance
- Optical and dental insurance
- Charity payroll giving
- Professional memberships and subscriptions paid annually
- Access to wide-ranging retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
Visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who wants:
- Meaningful, technically interesting work
- Clear progression without rigid hierarchy
- Flexibility and strong work–life balance
- A supportive, people-focused environment
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