Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer

Posted 22 January 2026
Salary £60k - 90k per year + Benefits
LocationBristol
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Buildings
ReferenceJO00000638587

Job description

Are you looking for a role with real progression and responsibility in the Building Services industry?


We are seeking an experienced and talented Building Services Electrical Engineer to join our team at a Principal, or Associate level. You will fill a key gap in our electrical team, bridging the space between our Partners and our engineering team. This is a crucial role with significant responsibility and a clear path for future career progression within the business.


Key Responsibilities
·Take the lead on and run a number of projects, taking responsibility from the Partners.
·Act as a primary client-facing contact.
·Provide strong technical leadership and guidance.
·Delegate tasks and manage the workload of three junior electrical building services engineers.


About You
·A solid, technically proficient engineer at a Senior, Principal, or Associate level.
·Experienced in running jobs and comfortable in a client-facing role.
·Capable of delegating work and mentoring junior engineers.
·While not essential, an interest in business development is welcome. Alternatively, you can focus on becoming a technical lead.


What We Offer
·A competitive salary at the top end of market rates.
·An annual bonus ranging from 3% to 10% of your salary.
·Significant and clear opportunities for career progression into a leadership position, with a potential promotion timeline of 1-2 years.
·A flexible working policy. For this role, a strong office presence is encouraged to lead the team, especially initially.
·Standard benefits including a 4% pension contribution and life insurance.
 
Interested?
 
Apply now!
 
Jake.simmons@carringtonwest.com
07869739229