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Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Location: London | Hybrid Working
Join a leading global engineering consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable and technically complex projects across the built environment.
The Role
- Lead mechanical building services projects from concept to completion
- Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary design teams
- Manage project programmes, budgets, quality and risks
- Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Coordinate designs using BIM and Revit MEP
- Mentor engineers and support the growth of the wider team
- Contribute to commercial performance and project success
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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About You
- Chartered Engineer, or close to Chartership through CIBSE
- Strong mechanical building services consultancy experience
- Proven delivery of UK multidisciplinary design projects
- Confident leading teams and managing client relationships
- Strong commercial awareness and technical expertise
- BIM and Revit MEP knowledge is highly desirable
Benefits
- ✅ Profit share scheme
- ✅ Private medical insurance
- ✅ Life assurance and income protection
- ✅ Flexible and hybrid working
- ✅ Professional development and career progression
- ✅ High-profile UK and international projects
- ✅ Collaborative and inclusive working culture


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