Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Competitive
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Manchester
Mechanical Building Services | MEP Consultancy | HVAC Design | Principal Engineer Jobs
What would it mean to be the person clients trust to lead their most complex building services projects — while shaping the future of a high-performing engineering team in one of the UK's most active construction markets?
Our client is a respected engineering consultancy with deep roots in Manchester and a project portfolio spanning Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Science & Research
and Mission Critical sectors. They're hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer — carrying greater strategic influence over both projects and people.
What the role involves:
Serving as the primary client contact on large, complex schemes — building lasting relationships and identifying future opportunities
Owning projects end-to-end, from defining the brief through to profitable, high-quality delivery
Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, delegating effectively and upholding technical standards throughout
Contributing to business development activity, including bid preparation and promoting the full consultancy offering
Playing an active role in building and developing a strong local team in Manchester
What they're looking for:
Extensive mechanical engineering consultancy experience with a strong grasp of HVAC, heating and ventilation systems
Confident using Revit and/or AutoCAD in a design delivery context
Skilled at managing both client relationships and internal project teams across disciplines
Solid understanding of relevant British Standards
An appreciation of how complementary specialisms — acoustics, fire engineering, computational modelling — interact with mechanical design
What's on offer:
9-day fortnight working pattern
Up to 30 days annual leave
Private medical cover
EV salary sacrifice scheme stock options
Flexible, inclusive culture with strong professional development support
A genuine leadership role — not just in title, but in practice.
Ready for the next level? Get in touch.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
Manchester
Mechanical Building Services | MEP Consultancy | HVAC Design | Principal Engineer Jobs
What would it mean to be the person clients trust to lead their most complex building services projects — while shaping the future of a high-performing engineering team in one of the UK's most active construction markets?
Our client is a respected engineering consultancy with deep roots in Manchester and a project portfolio spanning Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Science & Research
and Mission Critical sectors. They're hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer — carrying greater strategic influence over both projects and people.
What the role involves:
Serving as the primary client contact on large, complex schemes — building lasting relationships and identifying future opportunities
Owning projects end-to-end, from defining the brief through to profitable, high-quality delivery
Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, delegating effectively and upholding technical standards throughout
Contributing to business development activity, including bid preparation and promoting the full consultancy offering
Playing an active role in building and developing a strong local team in Manchester
What they're looking for:
Extensive mechanical engineering consultancy experience with a strong grasp of HVAC, heating and ventilation systems
Confident using Revit and/or AutoCAD in a design delivery context
Skilled at managing both client relationships and internal project teams across disciplines
Solid understanding of relevant British Standards
An appreciation of how complementary specialisms — acoustics, fire engineering, computational modelling — interact with mechanical design
What's on offer:
9-day fortnight working pattern
Up to 30 days annual leave
Private medical cover
EV salary sacrifice scheme stock options
Flexible, inclusive culture with strong professional development support
A genuine leadership role — not just in title, but in practice.
Ready for the next level? Get in touch.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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