Principal Mechanical Design Engineer


Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
 
Based solely in local NI  offices with a degree of flexibility,  this is an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong  Mechanical building Services Design experience to step into a leadership and delivery role in a fast moving and energetic sector
 
    • Managing the design delivery for decarbonising a range of commercial projects.  
    • Delivering mechanical designs including schematics, calculations, plant selections, BOM’s, and project specifications  
    • Developing and validating BMS control strategies, from design through to on-site verification  
    • Collaborating with fabrication teams to ensure designs are accurately translated into manufactured solutions  
    • Supporting commissioning activities, including optimisation and proofing of BMS controls  
    • Attending internal and external design meetings and liaising professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors  
    • Mentoring and developing junior engineers
 
Requirements  
 
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer ideal but not essential  (CIBSE or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar mechanical design role
 
Strong experience designing LTHW, MTHW, and steam heating systems
• Solid understanding of UK & European legislation, standards, and best practice
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage workloads independently while contributing to team targets
• Experience conducting site surveys, energy assessments, and audits
• Proven ability to coordinate mechanical layouts and service routes
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
 
What You Would Ideally Have:
 
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360
• Experience using IES, Hysopt, or similar simulation software
• Delivery of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies
• Hands-on experience with low-carbon and heat pump technologies, including >1MW systems
• Knowledge of heat pump refrigerants and system optimisation
• Design of solar thermal installations and district heating networks
• Data centre experience (HTG & CHW systems)
• BREEAM implementation on retrofit projects
• Building energy metering, monitoring, and verification
 
Full details –  Call 02894 462620 and leave a messsage if necessary and we will call back within 2 hours generally.   
 
Ideally forward cv to – Sean@TechMet.co.uk