Principal Mechanical Engineer

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design delivery for major Data Centre and Mission Critical projects, guiding from concept to completion. You will act as a technical point of contact, coordinating internal teams and external consultants while maintaining high standards of quality and commercial delivery. The position blends hands-on technical leadership with client-facing relationship management across the UK, Ireland and Europe. This opportunity offers exposure to live plant upgrades, data halls and critical facilities in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. You will shape technical direction within a specialist data centre team and benefit from strong development opportunities

Pay / Benefits

9-day fortnight
hybrid and flexible working
25 days' annual leave (increasing with service)
private medical cover
electric vehicle salary sacrifice
stock/share options

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design delivery of significant and complex projects
Own technical quality, design objectives and project delivery
Define and manage design briefs with clients and stakeholders
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams
Support and mentor project engineers and specialist teams
Represent the consultancy at client and project meetings
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Identify project and procurement risks and support commercially successful delivery
Ensure designs meet required technical, quality and programme standards

Key requirements

Experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer with building services background
Proven track record delivering complex Data Centre projects
Experience leading design teams and multidisciplinary projects
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness including cost and risk management
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding programmes
Experience with Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD
Chartered status or clear pathway towards chartership (advantageous)