Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Solihull, West Midlands
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Solihull)
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm | Fri 8am-3pm
Reports to: Head of Design
The Company
A leading organisation in the commercial decarbonisation sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. The company specialises in the design, development, and delivery of offsite‑prefabricated energy systems and provides sustainable, low‑carbon solutions across public and commercial sectors.
The Role
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of mechanical design delivery from concept through to commissioning. You will work closely with fabrication, project management, BIM, and commissioning teams to ensure accurate, coordinated, and build‑ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Managing the mechanical design delivery for a range of commercial decarbonisation projects
Producing mechanical design outputs including:
Schematics
Engineering calculations
Plant selections
Bills of materials
Project specifications
Developing and validating BMS control strategies, from design through to on‑site verification
Working with internal teams to ensure seamless integration from planning to construction
Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the design team
About You
Experience & Skills Required
Strong background in mechanical design engineering
Experience delivering full mechanical design packages
Understanding of commercial mechanical systems and decarbonisation‑focused solutions
Ability to manage design delivery across multiple project stages
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to support and mentor junior team members
Why This Role?
Senior‑level position within a growing design department
Work on a wide range of commercial decarbonisation projects
Opportunity to help shape design standards and best practice
Competitive salary and early finish on Fridays
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- Location:
- Solihull
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Design Engineer, Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineering, Design, Mechanical