Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer
Stockport | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy in Stockport.
This respected practice is recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable MEP design, supporting clients across healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects. They are at the forefront of net zero and low-carbon building design, using cutting-edge modelling and engineering software, and are committed to a supportive, collaborative culture.
The consultancy is seeking an experienced engineer to join their senior leadership team, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.
The Role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will manage a range of projects from small specialist schemes to major developments over £100m, ensuring excellence in technical delivery and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the mechanical design and delivery of projects across healthcare, commercial, and public sector sectors
Acting as a client-facing technical lead, managing both commercial and technical matters
Supporting business development and helping to secure new projects
Managing project planning, resource allocation, and delivery
Mentoring and developing junior engineers
Advising teams on healthcare sector requirements, including HTM and HBN standards
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to deliver multidisciplinary projects
Producing detailed designs using IES / IES-VE, AutoCAD, MagiCAD, and Revit
Ensuring designs meet energy efficiency, sustainability, and net zero carbon requirements
About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building services consultancy and the confidence to lead projects and clients effectively.
You will ideally have:
BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
Chartered Engineer status
Membership of professional bodies such as MCIBSE or MIMechE
Ideally IHEEM membership or healthcare sector experience
Knowledge of HTMs and HBNs, or transferable skills from laboratory/cleanroom design
5-10+ years UK consultancy experience in mechanical building services design
Experience with new build, refurbishment, and retrofit projects
Strong commercial awareness and project management experience
Excellent communication skills and client management ability
A proactive, flexible approach with a positive, can-do attitude
What's on Offer
This consultancy offers a collaborative and supportive working environment with hybrid working and flexible hours to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurance
Life assurance and income protection
Pension scheme
Generous annual leave, including an extra day off on your birthday
Quarterly incentives and additional benefits
Opportunities for ongoing training, mentoring, and CPD support
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential conversation.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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