Principal Mechanical Engineer
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At Bryden Wood, we are on a mission to accelerate decarbonisation, deploy new technologies, and integrate design and delivery for critical infrastructure. As inventive thinkers, designers, engineers, and technical experts, we combine creativity with deep expertise. By integrating innovation and experience, we tackle complex challenges to shape a better world for everyone.
We are seeking talented Principal Mechanical Engineers to join our expanding teams in London and St Albans. We welcome professionals with diverse experience to contribute to our dynamic, global strategy and design consultancy.
As we continue to grow, we invite passionate individuals to contribute to large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, including data centres and other cutting-edge facilities. These projects are driven by our core values of integration, optimisation, and standardisation.
As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and clients to develop innovative, high-performance, optimised designs. Your experience and expertise will play a pivotal role in driving project success through direct client engagement, seamless collaboration, and delivering efficient, high-quality solutions.
When you apply via the online form on our website, please include a link to your online portfolio, or combine your CV and portfolio into one PDF and upload it.
We are seeking experienced Principal Mechanical Engineers to lead on a series of high-profile projects across multiple international locations, which include:
- Data centres and mission critical facilities
- Infrastructure projects
- Large-scale industrial facilities
Essential requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience in the design and construction of data centres, mission critical facilities, infrastructure projects, or large-scale industrial facilities.
Beneficial skills:
- Experience in project financial management, administration and fee bids.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge in the use of BIM software, such as Revit, Navisworks.
- Experience in Design & Build (D&B) projects, collaborating with contractors to ensure efficient project delivery
About you:
- Well organised and disciplined.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to liaise with senior management on any project‑related issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and creativity in developing efficient engineering strategies and solutions
- Solution-based approach to solving complex engineering problems.
At Bryden Wood, we offer a range company perks*including:
🌟 9-Day Fortnight
📚 Paid Professional Membership: We’ve got your memberships covered
🏥 Private Healthcare: Fully funded by us
🚀 Career Progression: Regular performance reviews to support your growth
💼 Pension Scheme: We match contributions up to 5%
✅ Personal Accident Insurance: Financial protection in case of injury
🛡️ Insured Group Life Scheme: Security for your loved ones
🚴 ♂️ Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and save on commuting
🚗 EV Scheme with Octopus: Go green with electric vehicle benefits
🚿 Facilities: Safe bike storage and showers
🧠 Learning Opportunities: Regular CPDs to keep you sharp
🎉 Fun & Social Events: Office lunches, outings, and monthly socials to keep things lively
*Benefits vary dependent upon geographical location – these will be discussed at interview
Additional Information:
Applications close: TBC. Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early depending on the volume of applications received.
Bryden Wood is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our clients, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
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