Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer
Stockport | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer

to join a

well-established, award-winning building services consultancy

in Stockport.
This respected practice is recognised for delivering

high-quality, sustainable MEP design , supporting clients across

healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects . They are at the forefront of

net zero and low-carbon building design , using cutting-edge modelling and engineering software, and are committed to a

supportive, collaborative culture .

The consultancy is seeking an experienced engineer to join their

senior leadership team , leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.

The Role
As a

Principal Mechanical Engineer , you will manage a range of projects from

small specialist schemes to major developments over £100m , ensuring excellence in technical delivery and client engagement.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading the

mechanical design and delivery

of projects across healthcare, commercial, and public sector sectors
Acting as a

client-facing technical lead , managing both commercial and technical matters
Supporting

business development

and helping to secure new projects
Managing

project planning, resource allocation, and delivery
Mentoring and developing

junior engineers
Advising teams on

healthcare sector requirements , including HTM and HBN standards
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to deliver multidisciplinary projects
Producing detailed designs using

IES / IES-VE, AutoCAD, MagiCAD, and Revit
Ensuring designs meet

energy efficiency, sustainability, and net zero carbon requirements
About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building services consultancy and the confidence to lead projects and clients effectively.
You will ideally have:
BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
Chartered Engineer status
Membership of professional bodies such as

MCIBSE or MIMechE
Ideally

IHEEM membership

or healthcare sector experience
Knowledge of

HTMs and HBNs , or transferable skills from laboratory/cleanroom design
5-10+ years UK consultancy experience

in mechanical building services design
Experience with

new build, refurbishment, and retrofit projects
Strong commercial awareness and project management experience
Excellent communication skills and

client management ability
A proactive, flexible approach with a positive, can-do attitude
What's on Offer
This consultancy offers a

collaborative and supportive working environment

with hybrid working and flexible hours to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurance
Life assurance and income protection
Pension scheme
Generous annual leave, including

an extra day off on your birthday
Quarterly incentives and additional benefits
Opportunities for ongoing

training, mentoring, and CPD support
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on for a confidential conversation.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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