Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Southampton

Job Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: 3 days in office / 2 days from home

Start Date: Flexible

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (or experienced Associate-level Mechanical Engineer) to join a dynamic Building Services team in Southampton.

This role will focus on delivering highly technical projects, with a particular specialism in healthcare and cleanroom environments. Engineers from a varied project background are encouraged to apply, provided they have strong technical design capability within Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead mechanical design delivery across complex building services projects

·         Take technical ownership of healthcare and cleanroom schemes

·         Produce and review detailed mechanical calculations and specifications

·         Oversee HVAC, ventilation, heating and cooling system designs

·         Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical and public health engineers

·         Engage with clients and stakeholders where required

·         Mentor and support junior engineers

·         Contribute to project planning and technical strategy

Project Focus

·         Healthcare facilities

·         Cleanroom environments

·         Technically demanding building services projects

·         Broader sector experience also welcomed

Requirements

·         Proven experience at Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer level

·         Strong Building Services design background

·         Experience delivering technically complex projects

·         Knowledge of healthcare or cleanroom design principles is desirable

·         Excellent technical and coordination skills

·         Strong communication and leadership capability

What This Role Offers

·         Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)

·         Opportunity to specialise in high-specification technical sectors

·         Leadership responsibility within a supportive engineering team

·         Long-term career progression within a growing environment

If you are a senior Mechanical Design Engineer seeking a technically challenging role with hybrid flexibility in Southampton, this is a priority opportunity to explore.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Sam Seymour on 02392 603030 or email sam.seymour@blueprintrecruit.com

Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.