Principal Mechanical Engineer - Operational

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 excellent opportunity for a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our team in London. In this role you will collaborate closely with the Team Leader engaging directly with clients to understand and address their needs. Your responsibilities will include developing and producing reports specifications and guidance as well as overseeing testing and commissioning activities. As part of a dedicated team we strive to deliver exceptional results and consistently provide highquality service to our clients.

Requirements

  • Strong technical expertise in Mechanical Design Engineering with a comprehensive understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design throughout all project stages.
  • Solid experience with standards and codes relevant to building services.
  • Capable of conducting MEP building services surveys independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in detailed peer reviews with a solid knowledge of regulatory and standards documentation.
  • Experience managing and delivering projects of various sizes and complexities across different RIBA stages.
  • Able to perform essential calculations including maximum demands and typical W/m applying mechanical theory effectively.
  • Some experience working on projects within existing buildings.
  • Skilled in site inspections and witnessing commissioning activities.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with clients project managers managing agents and contractors.
  • Previous consultancy experience with an appreciation for complementary disciplines such as acoustics fire engineering and computer modelling in building design.
  • Capable of leading small to mediumsized projects autonomously and taking a brief on larger projects to deliver and control required tasks.
  • Committed to delivering highquality outputs.
  • Strong understanding of client needs with the ability to engage with clients effectively.
  • Able to identify when outsourcing is necessary such as for design or CAD work.
  • Capable of assessing and allocating project resources effectively.
  • Experience mentoring and supervising junior staff.
  • Chartered engineer or working towards chartered status.


    • 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.