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Posted 21 July, 2026

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Outsource UK
Solihull, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer Hybrid (UK) £60000 - £65000 + Excellent Benefits A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its growing design team. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in the office and flexibility to be based from multiple locations across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead role on high-profile, multidisciplinary projects across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.\n
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  • You will lead the delivery of mechanical building services design on complex projects, ensuring high-quality, integrated solutions.
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  • Lead and manage project teams (up to 10 engineers).
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  • Oversee project delivery and resolve technical challenges.
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  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
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About You We're looking for an experienced mechanical building services engineer who enjoys leading projects and developing people. You'll ideally have:\n
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  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (BEng, MEng, BSc or MSc).
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  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
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  • Significant experience within a building services or engineering consultancy environment.
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  • A strong technical background in mechanical building services design.
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  • Experience leading multidisciplinary design projects.
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  • Previous line management or mentoring experience.
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  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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What's on Offer\n
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  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects across a variety of sectors.
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  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.
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  • Excellent career progression and leadership opportunities.
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  • Ongoing professional development and training.
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  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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If you're looking to take the next step in your career with an organisation that delivers technically challenging, sustainable engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.