Role - Senior/Principal Level Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Location - South Bristol (Hybrid Flexibility - Fridays WFH)

Salary - Up to £60k (Negotiable)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer ready to step into a leadership role with long-term progression prospects?

A well-established, multidisciplinary building services consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their friendly and growing team of 15. With a strong pipeline of repeat work across healthcare, education, public sector, finance, retail, commercial, industrial and community projects, they're seeking someone ready to deliver projects from inception to post-occupancy with a focus on low carbon design solutions.

This is not just a technical role - they need someone confident, personable, and presentable, who can lead from the front, represent the company with clients, mentor junior staff, and ensure seamless project delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

Taking full ownership of projects from brief through design, site monitoring, and handover.

Producing detailed mechanical designs (ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water, gas - ideally steam & medical gas too).

Client and contractor liaison - leading meetings and maintaining relationships.

Site visits, surveys, and feasibility studies.

Mentoring apprentices and junior engineers.

Optional: Involvement in project financials, contract administration, and principal designer duties.

What You'll Need

CEng or IEng status (or working towards).

Proven experience in mechanical building services design (Revit/AutoCAD knowledge a plus - training available).

Experience with healthcare design is desirable (familiarity with HTMs & HBNs).

Full UK driving license (essential for site visits).

A collaborative mindset, solid communication skills, and professional presentation.

What's on Offer

£60,000 salary (flexible depending on experience)

Company car or allowance + fuel card

Private healthcare

Long-term career prospects including potential equity/directorship

Positive and professional team environment (including 5 apprentices)

Strong mentorship from hands-on directors

Consistent project pipeline from long-standing client relationships

Flexibility with some WFH options (Fridays from home)

If you're looking to join a company that values quality over quantity, supports staff development, and has zero interest in "bums on seats," then we'd love to hear from you.

Feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes from Calibre Search for more information.

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