Principal mechanical design engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer 

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Ready to Lead Major Building Services Projects?

Are you a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects, influence technical delivery, and help shape the future of a growing consultancy?

Our client is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Glasgow office, leading the design and delivery of projects across the residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.

Join a Consultancy Where Your Expertise Matters

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of an established Building Services team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions. You'll work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership while mentoring and developing junior engineers.

With a diverse portfolio of projects and a collaborative working environment, this role offers the perfect platform for an ambitious engineer looking to make a lasting impact.

The Role

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will:

Lead the mechanical design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians.
Manage project resources, programmes, and technical outputs.
Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation.
Develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Coordinate with electrical, structural, and architectural teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
Support and mentor junior engineers, helping to develop technical capability across the team.
Contribute to business development activities and help identify new opportunities.
What We're Looking For

Extensive experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment.
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and public health systems.
Experience delivering projects across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.
Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer status, or working towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?

Salary of £55,000 - £65,000.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Company pension scheme.
Life insurance cover at 5x annual salary.
Flexible working environment.
Employee wellbeing programme.
Apply Today

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this Principal Mechanical Engineer opportunity in Glasgow