Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer | Bristol (Hybrid) | Sustainable Design Focus

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to lead impactful projects and drive low-carbon design? Join a forward-thinking, agile consultancy where your expertise will shape innovative building services solutions across the UK.

The Role

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery leading design, engaging with clients, ensuring high-quality outcomes on site, as well as mentoring Junior Engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical design on a range of new-build and refurbishment projects
• Deliver projects in line with RIBA work stages
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and quality of delivery
• Mentor Junior Engineers
• Champion sustainable, low-carbon engineering solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering UK building services projects
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages
• Confident communicator and team collaborator
• Proactive problem solver with a practical mindset
• Degree / HND / HNC qualified
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM (desirable)

What You’ll Get

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Aviva private healthcare
• Flexible & hybrid working (including compressed hours)
• Company laptop and mobile
• Annual salary and progression reviews
• Supportive, close-knit team with real autonomy
• Modern Bristol office (5 minutes from Bristol Parkway) with free parking
• The opportunity to make a real impact in sustainable engineering

Additional Info

• Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week)
• UK travel required (full driving licence needed)
• Right to work in the UK required

Ready to take the lead on meaningful, sustainable projects? Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English