Overview

Principal Mechanical Engineer at Sweco – Peterborough, United Kingdom. This role is part of the Anglian Water @one Alliance portfolio, focusing on delivering AMP8 projects with a strong emphasis on sustainability, carbon reduction and natural capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes and represent the @one Alliance as the mechanical engineering authority on quality and compliance issues.
• Discipline Management: develop procedures, standards and guidance to enable a right-first-time approach; support the mechanical design team with resources and methods; provide design direction and manage supplier frameworks.
• Project Delivery: identify value-driven solutions at Stage 1; conduct audits to ensure quality standards; lead resolution of non-compliance issues and competency gaps; provide expert direction on complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.
• Health & Safety: drive compliance with CDM regulations; conduct audits of mechanical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and implement improvements; apply regulations related to mechanical assets in water projects.
• People & Team Development: provide technical leadership, mentoring and career guidance; champion professional development and foster an inclusive and diverse environment.
• Transformation & Innovation: promote a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement; lead adoption of new technologies to advance performance and sustainability.

About You

Strong background in mechanical engineering, preferably within water treatment or similar industries; proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation; deep understanding of sustainability principles (carbon reduction, natural capital); excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills; passion for mentoring and professional development.

About Sweco & @one Alliance

Transforming society together by planning and designing sustainable communities and cities. We combine global expertise with local presence to help clients solve challenges related to urbanisation, digitalisation and sustainability. We are building an environment that supports career progression and work/life balance, with an expectation of office or site presence on average three days per week.

We are delivering a large and challenging AMP8 programme across the region and seek a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our large, dynamic team.

@One Alliance Vision & Values

Collaborative alliance driving change; empowering people; delivering brilliance; embracing digital transformation; upholding environmental and social prosperity. We value trust, doing the right thing, and continuous exploration.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We strive for an inclusive culture that respects all contributions. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk with details of the adjustment and the position title. Include your contact method and vacancy number so we can respond promptly.

Note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

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