Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Lead mechanical design for water/wastewater projects, mentor team, ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• equipment sizing
• compliance
• project delivery
• operations management
• client management

Tasks

-Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technical leadership of the team. -Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. -Leading the mechanical design of pumping stations, pipelines, treatment works, and associated mechanical systems. -Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and managing relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. -Developing engineering solutions that meet client needs in terms of functionality, performance, cost, and sustainability. -Overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment including centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. -Equipment sizing and selection -Supporting project delivery through all stages – from feasibility and concept design to detailed design and construction support.

Requirements

• mechanical
• water
• chartered
• autocad
• revit
• communication

What You Bring

-Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within the UK water sector (clean and/or wastewater). -Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. -Familiarity with relevant software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, or similar). -Strong background in mechanical design including: -Proven ability to lead projects, manage resources, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

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Benefits

-Competitive salary and benefits -A flexible hybrid working model

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

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