Senior/principal Mechanical engineer
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45,000-£65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 6UB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4723892_1757679497 |
Summary
Your new company :
This well-established building services consultancy is known for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions across the UK. With a thriving Leeds office and a strong pipeline of projects, they offer a collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and career development are genuinely valued. Their portfolio spans education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, with a growing focus on low-carbon design and retrofit.
Your new role:
You'll take the lead on mechanical design across a range of projects, managing client relationships, overseeing delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. Whether you're stepping into a senior role or already operating at principal level, you'll have the autonomy to shape design strategy, contribute to business development, and influence project outcomes. The role offers a blend of technical leadership, client-facing work, and team collaboration.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy setting
- Solid understanding of HVAC systems, low-energy design, and relevant UK regulations
- Proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion
- Chartered status or working towards it (CEng or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Passion for mentoring and developing others
What you'll get in return:
- Flexible working and a supportive team culture
- Clear progression pathways and chartership support
- Access to diverse, high-impact projects across the UK
- A chance to shape sustainable design in a forward-thinking consultancy
- Hybrid work
- Social office with lots of events
What you need to do now
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