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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Manchester
2 days ago
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Here at Stantec we’re recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team based in Manchester.


Our MEP team is at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance building design, and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across the Northwest of England.


Why Stantec?

You will join a friendly team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a fun and collaborative work environment. We value diversity of thought and encourage innovative ideas from every perspective.


We have built our pipeline of work to span a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare and education, to commercial, residential and industrial, providing variety that keeps us interested and constantly learning and evolving.


We pride ourselves on a collaborative, proactive approach, working closely with clients to deliver award-winning and sustainable projects.


About you:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and support them in achieving their goals. Our team leads will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high-quality outputs for our clients.


We are excited to see you develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions. Then manage a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations.


We want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness.


Additional responsibilities include:

  • Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
  • Contributing to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
  • Assisting with aspects of team management, supporting in activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

  • A relevant qualification (Bachelor's, or Master's).
  • A proven background in Building Services design, gained from working in a consultancy business.
  • Working across multiple sectors that could include healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
  • Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IES


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