Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Woking

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Building Services

Start Date: Flexible

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Overview

A new vacancy has been created for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services team in Woking.

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to a technically strong mechanical engineer who can take ownership of projects, lead design delivery, and play a key role within the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion

·         Take technical ownership of HVAC, heating, cooling and ventilation systems

·         Produce and review detailed mechanical calculations and specifications

·         Oversee drawing production and ensure compliance with UK standards

·         Coordinate with electrical, public health and other multidisciplinary teams

·         Attend client and design team meetings

·         Mentor and support junior engineers

·         Contribute to maintaining high technical and quality standards

Requirements

·         Proven experience operating at the Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer level

·         Strong background in Building Services mechanical design

·         Excellent technical knowledge of HVAC and associated systems

·         Experience delivering projects across multiple RIBA stages

·         Strong communication and leadership skills

·         Ability to manage workload and support project deadlines

Candidate Profile

You will be a confident and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step into (or continue within) a principal-level position. This role offers the opportunity to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued growth of a technically focused engineering team in Woking.

If you are an experienced mechanical design professional seeking your next senior-level opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.