Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol

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• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, including calculations, schematics, specifications, models, equipment schedules and technical documentation.
  
• Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring technical excellence, innovation and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  
• Attend and lead design team meetings with clients, contractors and stakeholders – acting as a trusted technical advisor.
  
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  
• Contribute to project planning, resource allocation and delivery programmes to ensure high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
  
• Engage in continuous professional development and stay informed on emerging technologies, low-carbon solutions and industry best practice.
  
• Support business activities such as project reviews, proposals, bid preparation or client development (for Principal-level responsibilities).
  

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• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
  
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartership with a clear plan to achieve it.
  
• Proven experience designing and delivering mechanical building services systems.
  
• Strong understanding and application of low-carbon, sustainable design principles.
  
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly using various media – drawings, reports, presentations and digital models.
  
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Able to manage workload, meet deadlines and thrive under pressure.
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English and eligible to work in the UK.
  

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• Experience in sectors such as residential, commercial, education, healthcare, secure environments, leisure or critical systems.
  
• Project management, commercial awareness and programme delivery skills.
  
• Experience with client-facing work, business development, bid writing or tender processes.
  
• Professional network within the building services/engineering community.
  

Experience with some or all of the following is beneficial:

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• Amtech Prodesign
  
• IES VE
  
• Dialux / Relux / Radiance
  
• Revit / AutoCAD / Navisworks
  
• SketchUp
  
• Microsoft Office Suite & Microsoft Project
  

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• Work within a forward-thinking team passionate about engineering excellence and innovation.
  
• Opportunity to influence complex projects and shape design outcomes across multiple sectors.
  
• Clear progression pathways – from Senior to Principal and beyond.
  
• Supportive environment that encourages CPD, Chartership and technical development.
  

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