Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer MEP - Buildings

Stantec
Newcastle upon Tyne
Our Northeast and Yorkshire Buildings MEP team are looking for a motivated self-starter with extensive design engineering experience in a wide range of project sectors from education, industrial, healthcare and commercial project experience. This role will require individuals to collaborate and communicate effectively both internally and externally as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We are seeking a driven, team oriented individual who excels in communication, problem-solving attention to detail.


Key responsibilities:

  • Ability to work client facing solving problems and assembling, running a team. Planning and leading abilities required to ensure projects are managed and ensure quality throughout the project duration.
  • Ability to collaborate with client and other external project team members as well as other Stantec disciplines to achieve project success acting as either project team member or leader.
  • Ability to apply skills to complete project design and coordinate the project to provide all necessary project documentation in the form of drawings, schematics calculations and associated schedules and specification documents.
  • Carry out site surveys and non-intrusive investigations to facilitate associated reports and/or design packages to complete project requirements.
  • Effectively communicate with other team members both internally and externally.
  • Manage and lead all mechanical aspects of projects.
  • Provide technical expertise, mentoring and support to team members.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects both those they are involved with as well as projects within the wider MEP team.
  • Develop project scope, budgets and design approach for all size projects.

Capabilities:

  • Strong Leadership Skill, proven ability to lead projects and activities.
  • Strong collaborative skills while working within single or multi-discipline teams.
  • Ability to follow instructions and quality control guidance and be adaptable to Stantec's prescribed strategy.
  • Understanding of the importance of HSSE guidelines and Stantec's specific Employee Health and Safety Program focusing on safety in the field.
  • Desire to be mentored by senior staff and provide mentoring or coaching others adapting to and providing feedback allowing individuals to strengthen and grow the culture and competency of the broader team.

Education Experience:

  • Minimum of bachelor's Degree in associated Mechanical engineering from an accredited University.
  • Experience in creating tender documentation including detailed design drawings, schedules and associated calculations and specifications.
  • Chartered engineer or working towards chartership as a minimum.

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About Stantec


The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.


Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.


Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.


Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.


At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.


ReqID: 8533
Posted 2026-03-24

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