Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer
Manchester
Mechanical Building Services | MEP Consultancy | HVAC Design | Principal Engineer Jobs

What would it mean to be the person clients trust to lead their most complex building services projects — while shaping the future of a high-performing engineering team in one of the UK's most active construction markets?
Our client is a respected engineering consultancy with deep roots in Manchester and a project portfolio spanning Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Science & Research
and Mission Critical sectors. They're hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer — carrying greater strategic influence over both projects and people.

What the role involves:
 Serving as the primary client contact on large, complex schemes — building lasting relationships and identifying future opportunities
 Owning projects end-to-end, from defining the brief through to profitable, high-quality delivery
 Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, delegating effectively and upholding technical standards throughout
 Contributing to business development activity, including bid preparation and promoting the full consultancy offering
 Playing an active role in building and developing a strong local team in Manchester

What they're looking for:
 Extensive mechanical engineering consultancy experience with a strong grasp of HVAC, heating and ventilation systems
 Confident using Revit and/or AutoCAD in a design delivery context
 Skilled at managing both client relationships and internal project teams across disciplines
 Solid understanding of relevant British Standards
 An appreciation of how complementary specialisms — acoustics, fire engineering, computational modelling — interact with mechanical design

What's on offer:
 9-day fortnight working pattern
 Up to 30 days annual leave
 Private medical cover
 EV salary sacrifice scheme + stock options
 Flexible, inclusive culture with strong professional development support

A genuine leadership role — not just in title, but in practice.

Ready for the next level? Get in touch.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity