Stantec
Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services (MEP)
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Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services (MEP)
The Opportunity
At Stantec, we’re recruiting for a Senior or 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, delivering exciting projects across the North of England.
Why Stantec?
- Join a friendly, collaborative team passionate about engineering and innovation
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment where every perspective is valued
- Engage with varied, high-profile projects across sectors: healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and industrial
- Thrive in a collaborative, proactive culture, working closely with clients to deliver award-winning, sustainable projects
About The Business
Our portfolio is rapidly expanding, with ambitious plans to enhance building services engineering and environmental design expertise. We seek experienced professionals to drive our growth and evolution.
As part of a decentralised engineering team, you’ll respond to emerging industry demands while integrating BIM and cutting-edge technology into solutions. Our future-forward approach ensures our work is sustainable, resilient, and adaptive.
Key Priorities
- Collaborative, integrated team environment
- Implementation of BIM and industry-leading technology
- Focus on sustainability and resilience in building solutions
About You
Core Responsibilities
As a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer, your role includes:
Supporting multi-disciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from inception to completion, engaging closely with clients to help them achieve their objectives.
You will:
- Lead projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
- Oversee project teams, deliverables, resourcing, and budgets while maintaining high design standards
- Champion mechanical design concepts and scalable solutions
- Develop design calculations and deliverables to regulatory standards
- Mentor junior engineers and support their chartered professional development
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture with both internal and external teams
- Drive innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives
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Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in consultancy-based building services design
- Proven track record working across multiple sectors, with a preference for healthcare and education projects
- Proficiency in BIM processes, specifically:
- Revit for MEP modelling
- IES VC or Vegeta (preferred)
- Ability to deliver high-quality, sustainable designs on complex projects
- Strong commitment to client collaboration and outcomes
Preferred Skills:
- Chartered status (CEng / IEng) or active pursuit
- Experience managing small engineering teams
- Familiarity with sustainability standards (BREEAM, Passivhaus, LEED)
- Experience measuring and monitoring energy efficiency in buildings
Why Join Us?
Our Core Values
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Putting people first
- We empower employees to reach their goals with tailored development pathways
- Prioritise safety, inclusivity, and community impact
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Driven to achieve
- Consistently ranked among top global firms for sustainability (Corporate Knights 2024)
- Named in Glassdoor’s Top Companies to Work For (2025)
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Doing what’s right
- Invest heavily in training and professional subscriptions
- Provide structured career progression plans and chartership support
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- Better together
- A supportive, collaborative culture with engaged employee resource groups
Growth and Career Benefits
- Join a company growing exponentially across the UK
- Be part of designing the future — at Stantec, great leadership creates great solutions
Competitive Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Enhanced pension scheme and health benefits
- 30 days annual leave (with optional extended days)
- Private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance included as standard
- Discounted gym memberships and extra perks
Work Environment
- Hybrid working policy: 3 days on-site on a consistent basis
- Culture of transparency, accountability, and ownership
About Stantec
Since 1895, Stantec has been shaping sustainable futures. Our 34,000 global employees collaborate across 450+ locations to deliver integrated solutions for clients and communities.
We transform visions into realisable projects through excellence in:
- Technical innovation
- Market insights
- Sustainable growth strategies
Stantec operates with diversity, equity, and inclusion at its core. Equality of opportunity underpins all hiring decisions, fostering a workplace that values difference. We’re committed to accessibility throughout recruitment and beyond — reach out to disability@stantglobal.com for support.
Apply if you’re driven by high-impact, collaborative work and eager to contribute to tomorrow’s communities today!
Apply now here to join our team.
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