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Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description - Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Cardiff, UK
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 + Benefits
About the Company
A well-established building services consultancy has recently opened a new office in Cardiff. The company is known for delivering high-quality, energy-efficient designs across multiple sectors. They offer full lifecycle support, including feasibility studies, detailed design, construction monitoring, project management, and sustainability advisory. The firm has a strong reputation for staff development and a commitment to low-energy, sustainable building solutions.
The Opportunity
  • Strategic Leadership: Help launch and grow the Cardiff office, build local client relationships, and influence the company’s strategy in Wales
  • Career Progression: Supported by an experienced leadership team, with the autonomy to make your mark. There is potential to progress to Associate or other leadership roles
  • Project Portfolio: Work across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and specialist projects including laboratories, hotels, and leisure
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery, from feasibility through to project close-out
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, M&E contractors, and other stakeholders
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development
  • Contribute to energy performance and sustainability goals, including Part L compliance, dynamic simulation, and BREEAM
  • Oversee site inspections, CDM compliance, contract administration, cost control, and scheduling
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Chartered Mechanical Engineer or working towards chartership, with strong consultancy experience
  • Proven track record delivering projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, labs, and commercial buildings
  • Experience in sustainable design, including energy modelling, Part L compliance, and low or zero carbon systems
  • Confident in client engagement, project management, and technical leadership
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers is desirable
What’s In It For You?
  • Make Your Mark: Be part of a growing office and shape its long-term success
  • Career Growth: A clear and supported path to leadership roles such as Associate
  • Supportive Environment: Work closely with experienced leaders in a collaborative team
  • High Standards: Join a consultancy that values professional development and delivers top-quality, sustainable design
Apply Now
If you're a motivated Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
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