Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services; MEP

Position Overview

Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer – Building Services (MEP)
Location: Manchester or Leeds

Join the Stantec Building Services team as an experienced Mechanical Engineer responsible for leading multidisciplinary MEP projects from concept through detailed design, delivering high‑quality outputs on schedule and within budget.

• Develop and mentor junior engineers, supporting chartership routes.
• Contribute to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assist with team management activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.
• Lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget.
• Produce detailed design to required standards, including design calculations.
• Champion an inclusive, supportive culture and maintain clear communication with clients and external design teams.

• A relevant qualification (Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field).
• A proven background in Building Services design, gained from working in a consultancy business.
• Experience across multiple sectors, with a preference for healthcare and/or education.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IES.

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Enhanced pension plan.
• Annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group income protection and life assurance.
• Discounted gym membership and additional wellness benefits.
• Hybrid flexible working – three days per week required in office.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.