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Principal engineer

Manchester
Kier
Principal engineer
Posted: 7h ago
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Join Our Team as a Major Projects Mechanical Lead!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Major Projects Mechanical Lead to join our dynamic Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. At Kier Design, a top-25 engineering consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment. With access to Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll be part of exciting initiatives that shape the future!


Your Growth is Our Priority

We believe in building teams around our people. Our goal is to help you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. We offer:

* Market-leading development opportunities
* Support for graduates in the early stages of their careers
* Management training and qualifications
* Ongoing technical development throughout your career

Plus, enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement, a fantastic matched pension scheme, and the chance to invest in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans!


Key Details

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available)


Your Responsibilities

As the Major Projects Mechanical Lead, you will:

* Oversee and coordinate the mechanical design for large, complex construction projects.
* Act as the central point for technical excellence, team leadership, and client liaison.
* Ensure sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept to construction.
* Manage design teams, integrate different disciplines, and drive innovation for high-value projects.


Your Day-to-Day Tasks Will Include:

* Leading the management of all works delivered through the Mechanical team.
* Coordinating solutions with the Major Projects Electrical Lead for all major new builds.
* Managing team utilization levels and ensuring quality control.
* Championing effective communication with management on output, progress, costs, and risks.
* Providing high-level technical advice in mechanical building services engineering.
* Delivering coordinated design solutions and providing budget costs as needed.


What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

* Are a Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering.
* Have significant knowledge of the Mechanical, Electrical & Technology industry.
* Can communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible way.
* Meet the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements.


Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and experience a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Your unique experiences will help shape our initiatives and policies.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution. Join Kier and be part of something great!

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