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Mechanical Engineering Principal Lead
Capgemini
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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YOUR ROLE
We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Principal Lead / Decarbonisation Lead
to drive heat decarbonisation programmes across industrial and infrastructure
projects. As the technical authority, you'll lead the design and delivery of
low-carbon heating and thermal energy solutions, working closely with clients
and multidisciplinary teams to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon
emissions, and deliver sustainable engineering outcomes.
• Lead heat decarbonisation strategies for industrial and manufacturing
facilities.
• Oversee the design and delivery of low-carbon heating systems, including
ASHPs and LTHW networks.
• Deliver thermal modelling, energy assessments, and feasibility studies to
identify decarbonisation opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership for mechanical engineering standards, design
reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to
deliver integrated energy solutions.
• Mentor engineers and drive innovation, continuous improvement, and carbon
reduction initiatives.
YOUR PROFILE
You'll be a degree-qualified Mechanical, Thermal, or Energy Engineer with
significant experience delivering heat decarbonisation, energy optimisation, and
low-carbon infrastructure projects. With a strong understanding of the full
project lifecycle, from feasibility and energy audits through to detailed
design, you'll bring deep technical expertise in thermal systems, HVAC, heat
pumps, and energy performance. You'll also be a confident leader, capable of
managing stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving successful
project delivery.
What We're Looking For
• Proven experience delivering large-scale heat decarbonisation and energy
efficiency programmes, including RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, heat pumps, thermal energy storage, heat recovery
technologies, thermal modelling, and energy performance analysis.
• Experience leading design reviews, HAZOP studies, and engineering risk
management activities.
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered
Engineer (CEng) status desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, mentoring, and communication
skills.
MAKE IT REAL
• WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like
OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini
Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK
Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive
recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who
• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum
essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the
application process.
Capgemini. Make it real.
NEED TO KNOW
• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security
Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive
future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We
have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
• The role will be Bristol based - 2/3 days a week in office
ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation
partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of
organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong
heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over
420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services
and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem,
leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and
business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
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