Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer – Building Services (MEP)

Company: Stantec
Apply for the Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer – Building Services (MEP)
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support and lead MEP projects, shaping sustainable building designs for healthcare, education, commercial and other sectors. You’ll manage project teams, deliver detailed design and calculations, and coordinate with internal and external design partners. You’ll mentor junior engineers and contribute to innovation and process improvement. This is a growth-minded opportunity within an integrated, BIM-enabled environment that values collaboration and client-centric results.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • bonus schemes
  • enhanced pension plan
  • annual leave with buy/sell options
  • private medical insurance
  • group income protection & life assurance

Responsibilities

  • Lead all project aspects from concept to completion, including team, scope, programme and budget
  • Develop mechanical concepts and detailed design solutions and associated calculations
  • Manage project teams to deliver outputs that meet required standards
  • Mentor junior engineers and support chartership routes
  • Contribute to innovation, process improvement and technical excellence initiatives
  • Assist with resource planning, line management and quality assurance
  • Collaborate with internal and external design teams in an inclusive, proactive culture

Key requirements

  • Background in Building Services design from a consultancy environment
  • Experience across multiple sectors with preference for healthcare and/or education
  • Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit and IES
  • A relevant qualification (Bachelor’s, or Master’s)
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication and ownership
  • Mentoring and leadership
  • BIM processes
  • Revit
  • IES

Posted: September 14th, 2026