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Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 75 - 75 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Plymouth
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join the Facilities Engineering Technical Authority team, supporting Devonport Royal Dockyard. This role is central to delivering technical authority and design assurance, ensuring subcontractor-led mechanical building services projects meet regulatory, technical, and business requirements.
Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
Rate: Up to £75 per hour
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Plymouth 2x a week
Key Responsibilities
Act as technical authority and intelligent customer for Mechanical Building Services projects and will guide, review and feedback on designs, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations is met.
Extensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the design, operation and maintenance of Steam & Condensate, Industrial Gases, Fresh Water, Demineralised Water, HVAC, Domestic Water services etc.
Define requirements, scopes of work, and provide estimates for tender responses.
Lead and attend technical and stakeholder meetings, providing expert guidance using strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Undertake design validation, audits, surveys, and site inspections.
Provide technical oversight to junior engineers and support knowledge transfer within the team.
Maintain high-quality design documentation and records.
Qualifications
Degree qualified in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IMechE) or working towards CEng.
Strong knowledge of mechanical building services systems (HVAC, steam & condensate, water services, industrial gases, etc.).
Experience in design consultancy or contractor environments, ideally within nuclear or high-hazard industries.
Familiar with BREEAM/DREAM, Building Regulations, and energy efficiency/decarbonisation methods.
Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Please note that for this role, you will have to be eligible for UK Security Clearance
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