Job Description
Ready to take your career to the next level as a Principal Engineer / Major Projects Team Lead in Building Services?
Our client is looking for a Principal Engineer (Major Projects Team Lead) to join their growing Building Services team in the North West. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established engineering consultancy delivering complex, high-value projects across the built environment.
Working across major schemes including large-scale infrastructure, public sector frameworks, and flagship developments, you’ll play a key role in shaping technical delivery while leading and developing a high-performing MEP team. If you’re looking for a role where you can influence projects, people, and long-term strategy, this is one to consider.
Why Join This Team?
- Work on major, complex projects across infrastructure, public sector and large-scale developments
- Strong pipeline of secured work, including nationally significant schemes
- Clear progression into senior leadership roles
- Opportunity to shape and grow your own team
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Ongoing professional development, chartership support, and leadership training
- Collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the delivery of MEP design across major construction projects
- Act as the technical lead, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice across all designs
- Support the Head of Service in managing team performance, utilisation, and delivery targets
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, and wider project functions
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, both internally and externally
- Oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, and technical reporting
- Drive continuous improvement and technical excellence within the team
- Support business development activities, including bid submissions and client presentations
- Monitor project progress, risks, and costs, ensuring successful delivery
What They’re Looking For:
- Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET)
- Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Mechanical Engineering
- Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
- Strong background delivering large‑scale MEP projects
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders
- Experience managing team performance, utilisation, and project delivery targets
- Strong understanding of quality assurance and design processes
- Ability to meet BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements
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