Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

📍 Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)

The Opportunity

I'm currently working with a growing and design-led building services consultancy looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of a strong and diverse project portfolio across the South West.

This is a key hire within a close-knit team, offering genuine influence over project delivery, client relationships, and the future direction of the business.

The Role

You will take a leading role in the design and delivery of mechanical building services across sectors including commercial, residential, education, and retail.

Working closely with senior leadership and clients, you'll play both a technical and strategic role within the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading mechanical design from concept through to detailed design
Delivering HVAC, public health, and low-carbon system solutions
Producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, and technical reports
Managing and coordinating Revit/BIM design outputs
Supporting energy modelling and sustainable design strategies
Attending and leading client and design team meetings
Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development
Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high technical standard
Supporting client relationship management and business development

Requirements

Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
Proven experience within a building services consultancy environment
Strong technical capability across mechanical/HVAC design
Experience delivering projects across a range of sectors
Proficiency with industry tools (e.g. Revit, IES, Hevacomp)
Strong communication and client-facing skills
Chartered or working towards (CIBSE / IMechE) preferred

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
30 days holiday + bank holidays
Private healthcare
Flexible working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Mobile phone & laptop
Annual salary reviews

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a senior or leadership position within a growing consultancy, offering:

Real influence over projects and decision-making
A collaborative, non-corporate environment
Strong focus on sustainable and practical design
Clear opportunity for progression as the business grows