Join Bryden Wood as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and help accelerate decarbonisation by deploying cutting‑edge technology and delivering high‑performance designs for large‑scale infrastructure projects.
About the role
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with architects, engineers, and clients on data centres, mission‑critical facilities, infrastructure projects and large‑scale industrial sites across London and St Albans. Your experience and expertise will drive project success through direct client engagement, collaboration, and the delivery of efficient, high‑quality solutions.
Projects you will lead
- Data centres and mission‑critical facilities
- Infrastructure projects
- Large‑scale industrial facilities
Essential requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience in the design and construction of data centres, mission‑critical facilities, infrastructure projects, or large‑scale industrial facilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of RIBA/BSRIA design stages and construction processes.
- Experience leading and managing the production and delivery of mechanical design within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in sustainable design, including energy efficiency, renewable integration, and low‑carbon strategies for data centres and infrastructure.
- Thorough understanding of mechanical technical design for all RIBA stages – carrying out calculations, strategy development, project coordination, controls and commissioning, H&S and risk management, and technical design delivery.
- Experience training and mentoring engineers.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in mechanical calculation software.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership.
Beneficial skills
- Experience in project financial management, administration and fee bids.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of BIM software such as Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience in Design & Build projects, collaborating with contractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
About you
- Well organised and disciplined.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to liaise with senior management on project‑related issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong analytical reasoning, critical thinking and creativity in developing efficient engineering strategies and solutions.
- Solution‑based approach to solving complex engineering problems.
Benefits
- 9‑Day Fortnight – one extra day off every other week, free of charge and without extra hours.
- Paid Professional Memberships covered by the company.
- Fully funded Private Healthcare.
- Regular performance reviews supporting career growth.
- Pension scheme – company matches contributions up to 5%.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme with Octopus – go green with EV benefits.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- Insured Group Life Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – stay active and save on commuting.
- Safe bike storage and showers.
- Regular CPDs to keep skills sharp.
- Office lunches, outings and monthly socials keep the team lively.
- Benefits may vary by location and will be discussed at interview.
Additional information
Applications close: Friday 31st October. Bryden Wood reserves the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
Bryden Wood is an Equal Opportunities Employer – equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. All candidates will undergo reference checks and successful appointments will need a valid Right to Work.
Bryden Wood will not accept unsolicited or speculative CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
To apply, please include a link to your online portfolio or combine your CV and portfolio into a single PDF and upload it via the online application form.
