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

London Area

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