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Principal Mechanical Engineer

BakerHicks
CompanyBakerHicks
CategoryEngineering
LocationMotherwell
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelLead
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted9 Feb 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
  Why this role? At BakerHicks, our Mechanical team is known for making the complex simple. Our mechanical experts work with clients across exciting and niche sectors, delivering complex yet efficient and sustainable solutions, often to a demanding, highly regulated and bespoke brief. As our team has grown, we have an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to become a permanent member of our friendly, supportive and creative engineering team in our Motherwell office, where you will Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Building Services in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations and project deliverables.   About You As a Principal Engineer – Mechanical Services you will have a strong track record in one or ideally, multiples sectors, that BakerHicks operates in.  You will be a Chartered (or working towards) Mechanical Building Services Engineer.  You will have the ability to demonstrate managing medium size projects or managing packages on large projects, whilst building, developing and managing a motivated and enthusiastic team.  Client care and repeat business is crucial to BakerHicks success, so you will need to be able to develop and nurture relationships with our clients (both internal and external)   Key Purpose Design and specify all aspects of Mechanical Services in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations and project deliverables Management of Mechanical Services involvement in projects, including time, cost, quality and resources, client relationship management and delivery Monitor and champion quality and compliance controls within local teams and projects   Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.   Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )    About BakerHicks   We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .  BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.     Benefits   Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.   What you get will depend on what you do, with personal performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:    Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan Life assurance scheme  25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave  Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)  Flexible/hybrid working  Family friendly policies  Employee assistance  Professional development    BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.   BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.    Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring te
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