Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector

3 Days Old

Overview

In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering major UK water utility investment programmes, supporting the design and delivery of projects that range from small rural sites to multi-million-pound infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes. These frameworks are long-term and extend through AMP8 and AMP9, giving you the chance to contribute meaningfully to sustainable water solutions across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.
  • Create design drawings, select mechanical plant, and prepare technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers.
  • Ensure high technical quality, contribute to bids, and maintain client relationships.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets.
  • Design mechanical installations for water and wastewater systems, including pumps, screens, valves, and odour control.
  • Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Produce layouts, technical specifications, datasheets, and P&IDs for system designs.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
  • Proven expertise in producing, reviewing, and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
  • A problem-solver at heart, confident in taking ownership of challenging technical issues and seeing them through to resolution.
  • Leadership potential, able to manage direct reports, inspire technical excellence, and support the growth of fellow engineers.
  • Exceptional client and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in team leadership, mentoring, and line management.
  • Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry.

About the employer

As part of a leading global infrastructure consulting firm delivering projects across the world, including a wide range of water projects. We value inclusion and offer hybrid working and development opportunities.

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Location:
Moor Side
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering