Principal/Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary/Rate: £60-80,000

Location: Manchester

Posted: 27th April 2026

Take ownership of major projects and lead your own team while shaping your path to Associate Directorship.

You’ll guide mechanical building services projects from concept to completion, with the freedom to influence design decisions and mentor the next generation of engineers. With four days a week working from home, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to focus on what matters most, both professionally and personally.

And with a clear route to equity, your long-term ambitions are well supported.

You’ll be part of a well-structured team where you’ll get support from all levels. People are carefully considered, ensuring you’re not over-stretched and that you’re working on what you’re capable of. Your workload will be regularly analysed to give you exposure to new duties and help you learn even more.

You’ll work on a wide range of exciting projects in healthcare, high-tech industrial and high-rise sectors, giving you the chance to develop specialist skills and build a strong portfolio.

On top of that, you’ll get a £6,500 car allowance, a 5% contributory pension, a laptop, phone and agile working.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead projects and manage a team completing mechanical building services projects. You’ll meet with clients to agree the brief and oversee the concept and detailed design of mechanical systems.

You’ll organise and resource a team into a workstream to carry out design duties and liaise with REVIT and CAD departments to ensure accurate drawing production. You’ll also work closely with architects and sub-contractors to ensure designs are installed efficiently.

What you’ll need

  • 10 years or more mechanical building services design experience
  • Good man management skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team
  • Ambition to become a future Associate Director, with a clear path to achieve this

About the company

The company is an independently run building services consultancy with over four offices and 50 staff nationwide. It’s renowned for good team structure and quality assurance, delivering high-quality mechanical design projects.

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Job Reference: AD Cad21
Job ID: AD Cad21
Job Type: Perm
Start Date: 2026-06-01
Contact Name: Jim Tozer
Telephone: 01706 232130
Email: jim@tozerassociates.com