Principal Mechanical Engineer, Edinburgh

Wallacewhittle; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable engineering provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This role involves technical expertise, project management, and effective communication to deliver projects on time while working in a vibrant team environment. The company offers attractive benefits and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Pension top-ups

Private healthcare

Relocation packages

Signing bonus

Discounts and branded work wear allowance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver projects on time.
• Strong financial and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time while maintaining quality.
• Manage financial aspects of projects.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.

Skills

Technical expertise

Financial management

Project management

Communication

Time management

Collaborative team approach

Job description

Join Our Team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh

Why Wallace Whittle?

We are a leading provider of sustainable building services engineering across the UK and beyond, operating from 9 city-centre offices with over 150 dedicated staff members. Our reputation for quality of product and quality of service is unparalleled.

Here’s Why You’ll Actually Want to Work Here:

💰 More Money in Your Pocket
From pension top-ups to private healthcare, we have real benefits that hit your payslip.

🚗 Drive Electric, Pay Less
Hybrid scheme lets you upgrade your commute without wrecking your wallet.

🕓 Work Your Way
Office, home and hybrid – we’re flexible.

☕ Office Life
Our city-centre offices are bloody brilliant, if we do say so ourselves. With top quality tech, the best coffee and a well‑stocked Friday Fridge!

📈 We Invest in You
Clear career paths. We invest in real, face‑to‑face training via our WW:Academy

✈️💸 Making It Easier to Move
We offer relocation packages on some roles, and if you come direct (no recruiters, please!) we can offer a signing bonus.

🎁 Extras That Add Up
Discounts, branded work wear allowance, and more perks that actually mean something.

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh Office is in the heart of the city, on Thistle Street, surrounded by vibrant independent shops and restaurants – it’s the place to be in the Capital, with a varied team across MEP & Sustainability based there.

We’re seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with technical expertise, strong financial and project management capabilities, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time. Excellent communication, effective time management, and a collaborative team approach are essential for this role.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Technical expertise
• Strong financial and project management capabilities
• A proven ability to deliver projects on time
• Excellent communication, effective time management, and a collaborative team approach

Sound like something you could do? Apply below.