Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Newcastle (Hybrid) | Projects across the UK

An exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering impactful projects across the energy, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors
. This role offers genuine flexibility, long-term progression, and the chance to work on technically varied and meaningful projects.

You’ll be part of a small, close-knit MEP team
, taking on a varied workload that includes mechanical design
, project management
, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders
. Projects typically focus on upgrading and improving existing assets
, with values up to £500k
.

This position offers a hybrid working model
, typically around 2 days in the office and 3–4 days remote
, supporting a strong work–life balance.

• Energy & National Grid
• Infrastructure
• Energy transition & decarbonisation
• Healthcare (including major hospital and emergency healthcare facilities)

• Inspections and monitoring

(

Please note:

this role does not involve data centre projects.)

• Small MEP team (approx. 4–5 engineers)
• Strong mechanical engineering focus
• Part of a long-established, respected engineering group
• Growing workload in healthcare, with clear expansion plans
• Suitable for strong senior-level engineers (not associate level)
• Clear progression route from Senior to Principal Engineer
• Potential pathway to Associate level within 2–3 years
• Structured mentorship available
• Chartership fully supported and encouraged

• Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (option to buy or sell up to one working week)

• 3% employee contribution
• 5% employer contribution, rising to:
• 7% after 5 years’ service
• 10% after 10 years’ service

• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Income protection (50% of gross pay after 26 weeks, up to 5 years depending on service)
• Medical cash plan (covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and more)
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Digital GP and wellbeing app
• Health screening options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym and fitness memberships
• Travel insurance
• Optical and dental insurance
• Charity payroll giving
• Professional memberships and subscriptions paid annually
• Access to wide-ranging retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts

Visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who wants:

• Meaningful, technically interesting work
• Clear progression without rigid hierarchy
• Flexibility and strong work–life balance
• A supportive, people-focused environment