Principal Mechanical Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Madisons Recruitment are currently looking for a Principal Mechnical Engineer to join our client based in London.
You will be a key member of the team, you will be provided with the autonomy to design Mechanical services in many sectors of the industry and be client facing, representing the Company at all levels.
Although we’re happy to consider applicants with more or less experience, you’ll ideally have qualifications, experience or skills in the following areas:
- You will have experience in using recognised design software tools such as REVIT and ideally have exposure to MagiCAD
- Have great communication skills that can adapt both to external parties and clients but also within the team.
- Understand project needs and be able to manage the full delivery
- You will have recognised qualifications in Mechanical services design and either be working towards Chartered Status, or have an interest in doing so
- Be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team in support to deliver projects
- Experience of people management is desirable
- Future flexibility will be needed for regular co-operation, travel and inter-office working
- In house expertise for Mechanical enquiries
- An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Excellent future career opportunities
If you are interested in the above position please apply or call James at Madisons Recruitment on 07498 477192 or alternatively call head office on 01992 568 886.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- MagiCAD: 1 year (preferred)
- REVIT: 1 year (preferred)
- Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Mechanical Engineer roles across Madisons Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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