Konker
Principal Mechanical Engineer
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Principal Mechanical Engineer – Building Services Design
Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to & Around £68,000 + Benefits
About the Role
Want to join one of the UK's most respected Building Services consultancies and take the next step towards senior leadership?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for greater responsibility, project ownership and a clear route towards more senior positions.
With around 350 employees across multiple UK offices, this consultancy is recognised as a leader in high-quality Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Design, delivering exciting projects across almost every sector both nationally and internationally.
About the Consultancy
This Building Services Design specific consultancy is now looking to strengthen their Birmingham team with a Principal Mechanical Engineer who can take ownership of projects, support junior engineers and play a key role in the continued growth of the office.
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Working across Mechanical, Electrical, Sustainability, BIM and Acoustics, they provide a truly multi-disciplinary environment where engineers can work on technically challenging projects while continuing to develop their careers.
Their Birmingham team offers a sociable and supportive culture, with excellent opportunities for progression due to their strong pipeline of work and commitment to promoting internally.
The Role
You'll be responsible for leading Mechanical Building Services projects from concept through to completion, working closely with Associates and Directors while maintaining a hands-on approach to design.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Engineer ready to progress, or an existing Principal Engineer looking for a new challenge, who enjoys project leadership, client interaction and mentoring others.
What They Can Offer the Successful Principal Mechanical Engineer?
- Salary up to & around £70,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Clear progression routes into senior leadership roles
- Opportunity to work on major national and international projects
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Electric vehicle and salary sacrifice schemes
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Regular CPD and career development opportunities
- A sociable, collaborative and supportive working environment
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What They're Looking For
- Proven Mechanical Building Services Design experience within a consultancy environment
- Experience leading projects and working independently
- Strong understanding of software packages including Revit, AutoCAD and Hevacomp
- IES experience would be highly advantageous
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Ambitious, professional and keen to progress their career
For a quicker application or a confidential discussion, contact Jevon Astley-Jones directly or apply here.
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