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Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Portsmouth City Council

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United Kingdom , Portsmouth

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Construction

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Salary:

52412.00 - 56759.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Capital Projects Team within the Housing, Neighbourhood, and Building Services (HNB) Directorate. The successful candidate will function as Principal Mechanical Engineer and hold extensive knowledge of building services in the construction industry, good people skills and relevant experience.

Job Responsibility:

  • Function as Principal Mechanical Engineer
  • Support the Building Projects Manager developing the mechanical projects team, including supporting graduates and experienced staff
  • Travel as required between PCC Assets in Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Winchester

Requirements:

  • Extensive mechanical building services industry experience, working on major projects in the construction sector
  • Appropriate qualification / degree
  • Preferably be a member of a professional institution such as CIBSE
  • Full driving licence or commitment to learn to drive for visiting sites
  • Extensive Mechanical Design and construction industry experience
  • Preferably have experience of managing and leading a team
  • Good knowledge of, and be able to provide, advice and lead others regarding Mechanical Design, Mechanical related legislation, contract law and guidance
  • Good knowledge and experience of preparing design concepts, feasibility studies and option appraisals
  • Good knowledge, be able to apply, advise and lead others regarding construction related health & safety legislation including the CDM regulations and the asbestos at work regulations
  • Experience of leading, recruiting and mentoring, developing teams
  • Good knowledge and experience to apply cost control, resource planning, professional fee management and financial management techniques for project budgets up to £3 million
  • Relevant experience of using Microsoft packages, be able to demonstrate practical IT skills using associated Mechanical design software, Excel spreadsheets to analyse data and MS word in developing reports
  • Knowledge and experience of public procurement rules and procedures and leading the procurement and management of external consultants or contractors for capital projects
  • Experience of managing external consultants and contractors delivering a design on substantial capital projects
  • Organised and methodical when managing own priorities and workload
  • Experience of communicating with senior staff, other departments, external organisations, contractor organisations, and Councillors
  • General awareness of all aspects of building engineering services including electrical aspects

Nice to have:

  • Preferably be a member of a professional institution such as CIBSE
  • Preferably have experience of managing and leading a team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Expiration:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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