Job Description

Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive, and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to appoint a Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) based in any of our 13 UK offices. Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK? Are you driven to deliver high-quality work and continuously develop your professional skills?

Do you want to work in a culture where success is shared and celebrated together? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a commercial, forward-thinking, and solution-focused Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team in Bristol. You will be delivering exceptional technical and commercial solutions to clients across the private and public sectors, including education, defence, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and commercial sectors.

Joining a supportive network as part of a team, you can expect valuable training, guidance, and genuine scope for career development.

Your core responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing and managing designs, feasibility studies, reports, and contract documents.
2. Carrying out building analysis.
3. Liaising directly with clients and contractors, and promoting business development.
4. Supervising a team of engineers and technicians, and assisting in project resource and cost management.

Learn what it is like to work at Pick Everard: Life at Pick Everard

About You

Our ideal Principal Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) will have:

• HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services / HVAC design (e.g., domestic water services, ventilation, heating, cooling).
• Hands-on knowledge of IES, Hevacomp, and AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP is desirable.
• Knowledge of current legislation, UK Building Regulations, Low/Zero Carbon Technologies, and BREEAM.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative, and self-motivated.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng, BEng with mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry design processes and procurement arrangements.
• Excellent design skills across various sectors.
• Resource planning and management experience.
• Business development experience.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of over 780 employees works collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for communities. We are committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for, and valued. We promote diversity and inclusivity, supporting your ambitions and interests at every level.

We offer an inspiring environment where you can drive real progress and impact in your career.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Employee discounts, eyecare, private healthcare, life assurance, and more

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal treatment and diversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require adjustments for the application or interview process, contact us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk.

Note: This role is being recruited directly; support from agencies is not required. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

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