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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Bristol
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer: £70-72.5k

I am currently working with a leading M&E design consultancy who are looking to expand their senior team and take on another Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol.

My client is an established market leader providing the design, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems to multiple sectors: commercial offices, banking establishments, data centres, education, government buildings, residential infrastructure, retail and pharmaceutical laboratories.

Key Duties of the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:

Contributing to the internal design team in the delivery of Stage 4b/c and Stage 5 level of detail design work.

Ensure projects are delivered to high technical standards.

Ensure that company quality standards are being followed at all stages of the design process.

Develop calculations and design drawings ensuring they are appropriate and comply with the client’s brief.

Attend design and site meetings.

Carry out site surveys.

Review technical submissions noting any discrepancies.

Work with Associates to deliver individual projects.

Collaborate with other design engineers and project managers to identify and develop solutions in line with the project requirements.

Be client facing during and throughout the length of the project.

On offer for the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer as well as a salary of £70-72.5k:

£5k car allowance.

Travel costs expensed.

Private healthcare.

Pension scheme matched up to 8%.

Annual salary bonuses capped at 10%.

25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

If you are interested in this role, Principal Mechanical Design Engineer please contact me on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss further

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