Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer | Fully Remote

We are working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary building services consultancy seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing London team.

My client delivers high-quality mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions across prestigious residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong mechanical engineer to take a senior leadership role, managing design delivery from initial concept through to final coordination and installation.

The role:

You will lead mechanical/HVAC design across live projects, managing engineers and Revit modellers while ensuring technical quality, programme certainty and client expectations are consistently met.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineers and Revit modellers delivering HVAC design solutions.
• Oversee Stage 4 and 5 design, coordination and technical delivery across multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, ensuring delivery is on programme and within budget.
• Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, architects and wider design teams.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Maintain compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and best practice.
• Help drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across the mechanical design function.

About you:

• Demonstrable UK mechanical building services engineering experience.
• Strong HVAC design background, ideally across high-end residential, commercial and/or mixed-use schemes.
• Proven experience of RIBA Stage 4/5 design and coordination.
• Confident leading and developing engineering and BIM/Revit teams.
• Proficient in Revit and relevant mechanical design software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility with clients and project stakeholders.
• Ambitious, self-motivated and keen to progress professionally; CEng status or an aspiration to achieve it is welcomed.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Fully Remote with very little requirement to be onsite/head office
• Private Healthcare
• Generous Holiday allocation
• x2 bonus yearly

To discuss the opportunity in confidence, please apply directly or contact me directly.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2026

Profession type

Technical

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