Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company: Cibsejournal
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Location: Winchester
Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Winchester with Hybrid WorkingSector: Multi-Sector Design Projects

Turner Property Recruitment are delighted to be assisting their client in the search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join an established MEP team delivering high-quality building services design across a diverse project portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise and the ability to lead projects, manage teams and build lasting client relationships.

You will play a key role in delivering projects across sectors including residential, healthcare, education, commercial and regeneration schemes.

The Role

  • Lead mechanical design across projects, acting as the technical lead within multidisciplinary teams
  • Manage project delivery, ensuring technical quality, programme and commercial performance
  • Oversee and review design outputs including calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Engage directly with clients, ensuring requirements are understood and delivered
  • Carry out QA reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards
  • Advise on energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon reduction
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and wider project teams
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices

About You

  • Significant experience in mechanical building services design within consultancy or contractor environment
  • Strong technical knowledge across building services systems and design standards
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
  • Experience leading projects and managing teams
  • Proficient in design tools such as Revit, IES and Hevacomp
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills

Why Apply

  • Opportunity to lead high-profile, technically complex projects
  • Senior position with influence over project delivery and team development
  • Strong and diverse project pipeline across multiple sectors
  • Clear progression within a growing consultancy
  • Flexible hybrid working

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Posted: July 15th, 2026