Principal​/Associate Mechanical Engineer

Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer

Near Cambridge
£65,000 – £80,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established consultancy where your expertise will genuinely make an impact?

Our client is a respected building services consultancy with over 50 years of success, delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. While the business has a long-standing reputation and loyal client base, it has retained the collaborative feel of a smaller team, giving senior engineers the opportunity to play a visible and influential role in the company's continued success.

As a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You'll work closely with clients, architects, and fellow engineers while helping to shape the technical direction of projects from concept through to completion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others, taking ownership, and being a key contributor to both project delivery and the wider business.

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
• Manage projects through all RIBA stages.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop the next of talent.
• Review and oversee technical designs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with the wider leadership team and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.
• Attend client and design team meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK building regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership is desirable.
• Passionate about mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• The opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy with over 50 years of industry success.
• A genuine leadership role within a close-knit, supportive team.
• Varied and interesting projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear opportunity to influence the direction and future growth of the business.
• Flexible working and a competitive benefits package.