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Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Location Southampton
Job type Temporal
Publication date 10 February 2026
4 people applied for this job

General Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer | Building Services | Hybrid Working

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

A well-established building services consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical professional to take on a leadership role within a respected and stable consultancy, working across a wide and varied project portfolio.

The Role

You’ll take technical ownership of mechanical design delivery across a diverse range of building services projects, including commercial offices, residential developments, healthcare, education, mixed-use schemes, life sciences, industrial, and public sector projects. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll play a key role from concept through to completion while helping shape technical standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design across multiple sectors

• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance

• Manage project delivery, budgets, and programmes

• Mentor and develop engineers within the team

• Act as a key client-facing point of contact

About You

• Strong background in mechanical building services consultancy

• Experience delivering complex, multi-sector projects

• Confident leading teams and managing client xwzovoh relationships

• Excellent technical knowledge and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Clear progression to Associate level and beyond

• Established and collaborative team

• Long-term stability with exposure to high-profile, varied projects

If you’re open to a confidential conversation or would like to learn more, feel free to get in touch.

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