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My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. Working on Water Industry projects for AMP8, our client is looking to strengthen their Engineering team with this role. You will report directly to the Regional Discipline Lead (Mechanical) or the Senior Design Manager.

Offering hybrid working conditions and competitive remuneration packages, the company strives to create and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes. Their engineers pioneer and perfect demonstrable solutions, while the variety and interest in our work provides a platform for our people to continue mastering their subject and build fruitful careers.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Report to Design Managers, Technical Discipline Lead, Regional Discipline Lead, and Engineering Manager.
2. Produce complex design layouts that are cost-effective, meet specifications, and can be effectively constructed and commissioned.
3. Produce and check all design deliverables including specifications, schedules, drawings, and calculations.
4. Collaborate with other disciplines for the development of site/plant 3D models.
5. Ensure standard designs & practices are utilized wherever possible.
6. Deliver design stage outputs within the agreed timescale and budget.
7. Coordinate design outputs across all technical disciplines.
8. Provide estimates and feedback for proposals.
9. Establish working relationships with construction staff and supply chain to promote buildability and efficiency.
10. Follow procedures and processes for departmental development.
11. Assist in developing, monitoring, and reviewing procedures and processes.
12. Write and update procedures to ensure departmental efficiency.
13. Coordinate designs with all disciplines to benefit the overall contract.
14. Maintain files and records throughout contracts.
15. Ensure customer satisfaction.
16. Chair Operability and Maintenance workshops with clients to review solutions for operability and maintainability.
17. Work within a culture focused on customer satisfaction, including end users and internal departments.
18. Supervise and develop staff.
19. Ensure a safe working environment.
20. Minimize waste from departmental activities.
21. Account for environmental issues in designs.
22. Adhere to CDM 2015 Regulations and health and safety requirements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles including structures, materials, hydraulics, and environmental engineering.
• Understanding of water and sewage treatment principles.
• Experience managing staff in water and sewage treatment plant design.
• Membership of a professional institution / chartered status.
• Ability to rationalize designs and produce economical plant layouts.
• Good knowledge of water treatment, mechanical, process, electrical engineering, and project management.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Knowledge of industry standards (BS, WIMES, BSRIA, etc.) and HSE regulations (PUWER, LOLER, PSSR 2000, DSEAR, etc.).
• Flexible mindset and ability to handle large data sets.
• Ability to present technical proposals clearly and confidently.
• Driving license required.

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