Principal Mechanical Engineer - Educational

Mar 14, 2025
London
Full Time
Andrews Recruitment Group
Not Disclosed
1-3years
Skills
Design • Academics • AutoCAD 3D • Cafe • Fabrication • Java
The Role
Design • Academics • AutoCAD 3D • Cafe • Fabrication • Java

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our thriving London office. As part of one of the largest independent consulting engineering firms our London team boasts extensive experience across a variety of sectors and is home to both MEP engineers and specialist groups creating a vibrant collaborative environment.

You ll be joining a dynamic team of talented designers engineers and technical specialists working on both national and international projects. Our structure allows for significant career growth with the agility to work on diverse and complex schemes while providing space for individual talent to flourish.

In this role you will collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver innovative coordinated and highquality design solutions that meet the specific needs and visions of our clients. We take pride in fostering a culture that promotes teamwork creativity and excellence ensuring we remain leaders in the field while enjoying what we do.

With a focus on social responsibility you ll have the opportunity to use your engineering expertise to impact the industry positively the environment and the communities in which we live and work enhancing the quality of life for future generations.



Requirements

As a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for delivering and supporting the design of a range of Residential and Education projects of varying sizes. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team you will ensure the delivery of highquality services to clients while driving repeat business and identifying new opportunities for growth. In this key role you will help to build and develop a team of highly skilled engineers fostering technical excellence within the sector and actively seeking new avenues to expand the business and enhance profitability.


  • You will work on a diverse range of projects both in the UK and internationally.
  • Design advanced mechanical engineering systems using the latest software and tools.
  • Lead mechanical services design for largescale projects and manage small to mediumsized projects within the office.
  • The project portfolio covers sectors such as Education Science and Research Healthcare Leisure Residential Commercial Defence and highend mixeduse developments with a primary focus on Residential and Education.
  • Lead the development of strategic concepts ensuring solutions meet project briefs and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure highquality technical delivery working independently or as part of a team.
  • Mentor and support junior staff offering guidance to help them grow and contribute effectively.
  • Collaborate with the team leader to monitor financials fee expenditure and resource allocation.
  • Promote innovation research and continuous improvement to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Build and maintain a strong reputation in the local industry ensuring compliance with quality management and risk control procedures.


    • Benefits

    Core Benefits:

    • Private medical insurance
    • Life assurance coverage
    • Income protection plan
    • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
    • Travel allowance via the electric car scheme
    • 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with length of service
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Enhanced parental leave including paternity maternity and shared parental leave
    • Season ticket loans
    • Professional membership subscriptions
    • Flexitime

    Flexible Benefits:

    • 9day fortnight option to work nine days biweekly
    • Hybrid working with an activitybased approach
    • Employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount on stock
    • Holiday buy and sell up to five additional days
    • Study assistance for professional development
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Employee referral scheme
    • Sabbatical leave opportunities
    • Additional perks including gym and retail discounts travel and dental insurance and GAYE (Give as You Earn) scheme
    • Flexible working options discussed during the offer stage but open to consideration at any time.