Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Global Consultancy)

Your new company
A leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its established Building Engineering team in Belfast.

The business delivers technically challenging and innovative projects across the UK and internationally. Its portfolio includes rail infrastructure, science and technology developments, university buildings, healthcare facilities and complex sustainable residential projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy known for technical excellence, sustainable design and clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Your new role
As a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role within the Building Services team, leading the design and delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across a range of multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical building services projects from concept through detailed design and delivery.
• Developing mechanical system strategies and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Coordinating with architects, clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Overseeing thermal comfort and building performance analysis.
• Managing the production of calculations, models, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Managing resources and supporting the development of junior engineers.
• Building strong client relationships and attending project meetings.
• Contributing to fee proposals, project bids and work-winning activities.
• Supporting the integration of low-carbon and renewable technologies into project designs.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have a strong background in Mechanical Building Services Engineering gained within a consultancy or design environment, together with experience delivering complex projects from concept through to completion.

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services design.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building systems, design standards and industry regulations.
• An interest in sustainable design, energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
• Experience integrating renewable technologies and carrying out suitability assessments.
• Knowledge of IES or similar building performance modelling software would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, including project planning, resource management and fee preparation.

Chartered Engineer status through CIBSE or IMechE would be beneficial but is not essential. Applications are also welcomed from experienced engineers currently working towards chartership.

What you'll get in return
Joining one of the world's leading engineering consultancies offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects alongside highly respected industry professionals.

In return, you'll receive:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Profit Share Scheme.
• Healthcare Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Accident Insurance.
• Income Protection cover.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.
• Exposure to high-profile local, national and international projects.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a collaborative and highly respected team.

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