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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Cardiff, CALLAGHAN SQUARE, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead mechanical building services design for Healthcare and Higher Education projects, focusing on net zero carbon delivery and compliance.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Consultancy)

Builds

Healthcare and Education facilities (hospitals, schools)

Domain

Construction / Building Services Engineering / Net Zero

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical building services design, BIM/Revit, IES, HTM/HBN standards, multi-disciplinary team coordination, bid management, statutory approvals

Preferred skills

Chartered status, Net Zero carbon design, New Hospital Programme experience

Technologies

Revit, IES

Responsibilities

Lead Mechanical teams delivering Healthcare and Education projects, Manage bids and client relationships, Mentor junior engineers, Oversee BIM/Revit-led design production, Manage project resources and QA procedures, Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership & client engagement

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