Job Description:

Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Manchester
Salary: £52,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office
Employment Type: Permanent

The Company

An established and highly regarded Building Services consultancy with a longstanding reputation for delivering technically complex engineering projects across the UK. With a dedicated MEP team of 25+ engineers, the practice has particular strength within the healthcare sector, delivering sophisticated mechanical engineering solutions for demanding clinical environments.

Whilst healthcare is a core specialism, candidates with experience in pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories or cleanroom environments would also be a strong match, given the similarities in technical complexity, regulatory compliance and stringent environmental control requirements.

The consultancy offers a collaborative working environment, an established project pipeline and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role in the detailed design and delivery of mechanical building services projects, predominantly within healthcare.

The position combines hands-on technical design with client engagement, quality assurance and mentoring responsibilities, offering the opportunity to influence engineering standards and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation and associated systems.

• Undertake detailed engineering calculations, equipment sizing, technical specifications and design documentation.

• Deliver and coordinate mechanical design packages across the relevant RIBA stages.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable HTMs, CIBSE guidance, British Standards and relevant regulations.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing technical advice and attending project meetings.

• Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance checks to maintain high engineering standards.

• Mentor and support Graduate and Junior Engineers, providing technical guidance and design oversight.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, technically robust project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

• Strong consultancy experience in detailed mechanical building services design.

• Proven experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory or cleanroom environments.

• Excellent technical knowledge of HVAC systems, engineering calculations and design coordination.

• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations and technical guidance.

• Strong client-facing communication, problem-solving and technical leadership skills.

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £52,000 – £65,000, depending on experience and seniority.

• Hybrid working – 2–3 days per week in the Manchester office.

• Exposure to technically challenging healthcare and specialist engineering projects.

• An established and supportive MEP team of 25+ engineers.

• Opportunities to mentor developing engineers and influence technical delivery.

• Long-term career development within a respected engineering consultancy.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in healthcare or similarly regulated environments, including pharmaceuticals, laboratories or cleanrooms, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Get in touch to discuss the opportunity and how it could align with your career aspirations.