Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Building Services team.Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from feasibility through to completion.
- Undertake the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying complexity and value.
- Produce and review calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
- Design and coordinate HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
- Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
- Manage project programmes, technical deliverables and coordination activities.
- Attend client, design team and site meetings.
- Undertake site inspections, surveys and condition assessments.
- Review contractor technical submissions, commissioning information and as-installed documentation.
- Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company quality management procedures.
- Mentor and support Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Technicians.
- Assist staff working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
- Support recruitment interviews and technical assessments where required.
- Contribute to staff training and development initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or demonstrable progress towards Chartership.
- Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
- Proven experience leading mechanical building services projects.
- Strong understanding of: HVAC Systems, Heating Systems, Cooling Systems, Ventilation Systems, Public Health Engineering
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Benefits & Initiatives
Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:
- Incentive Scheme.
- Car Benefit Scheme.
- Work From Home.
- Health Insurance – cash plan.
- Flexible working scheme.
- Long service award.
- Frankham Friday.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
- Annual season ticket loan.
- Generous maternity & paternity pay.
- Employee introduction awards.
- Professional qualification support.


