Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Arcadis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design on critical projects. The role involves presenting technical solutions and managing teams to deliver high-quality designs. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status, with experience in consultancy. Join us in creating sustainable solutions for the future.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Experience in consultancy environment is essential.
• Ability to support and lead junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on larger projects.
• Present complex technical solutions to clients.
• Manage project teams with up to 10 people.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Technical Problem Solving

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. Together, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

Role description

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with previous experience working in a consultancy environment to join our Places Design Practice. In this role, you’ll be delivering elegant and efficient mechanical design solutions on exciting and challenging projects for key clients. We work with our clients worldwide to create, support, and enhance smart, safe, and sustainable places where people live, work, learn, and thrive. Places impact the quality of people’s lives – whether for new homes, shops, workplaces, schools, hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centres. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move, and play are designed and managed to best meet their needs.

Role accountabilities

You’ll be responsible for leading the mechanical design on larger projects, working collaboratively with other design disciplines to ensure the integration of the overall design or solution. You will need to present complex technical solutions to clients. As a Principal Engineer, you will manage project teams with up to 10 people, providing technical advice to team members to support them in their delivery on the project and in their professional development. You will manage the performance of team members and sub‑contractors, identifying and ensuring the resolution of any issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Prior experience working in a consultancy environment
• Ability to support and lead junior engineers

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we pioneer a skills‑based approach, enabling you to harness your unique experience to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work, and whatever role you take, you’ll help deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day, so we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable. We aim to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We believe diverse people develop innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life. We work closely across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.