Expression of interest: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water & Wastewater) at Arcadis in Leeds, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

client management

design lead

digital design

multi‑disciplinary coordination

innovation solutions

compliance

Establish and grow relationships with clients and delivery partners on project technical, commercial and progress matters
Promote MEICA team capability and achievements both internally and externally.
Mentoring and technical supervising colleagues with their professional development.
Ensuring projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards and objectives.
Identify and develop innovative and optimised technical solutions based on client needs and drivers.
Line management and performance development responsibility for assigned staff.
Capturing key project and technical knowledge, including innovations.
Leading design and advisory services relating to new and existing water and wastewater conveyance and treatment assets.
Technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using latest digital design processes and resources.
Ensuring safety of yourself and others through design leadership and actions.
Lead and co-ordinate work with multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA)

Requirements

digital design

detailed design

chartered engineer

process plant

team leader

mechanical engineering

Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platforms
Feasibility to detailed design stage delivery experience
Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE, IET, CIWEM)
Ability to self-start and work both independently and as a team member carrying out production, checking, review or approval of complex mechanical design deliverables.
Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of process plant systems on complex engineering projects, preferably related to water and wastewater industry.
Team leader with collaborative behaviours
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other directly related degree

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1888

Year Founded

The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.

30+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.

€5B

2023 Revenue

Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.

Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Culture + Values

People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035

GHG Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.

70% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.

58% GHG Reduction

Emissions Progress

Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.

100% Renewable Energy

Energy Consumption

Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.

Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce

Gender Diversity Goal

Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.

Top 25% eNPS

Employee Satisfaction Ranking

Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.

Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis

Role

Description

client management

design lead

digital design

multi‑disciplinary coordination

innovation solutions

compliance

Establish and grow relationships with clients and delivery partners on project technical, commercial and progress matters
Promote MEICA team capability and achievements both internally and externally.
Mentoring and technical supervising colleagues with their professional development.
Ensuring projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards and objectives.
Identify and develop innovative and optimised technical solutions based on client needs and drivers.
Line management and performance development responsibility for assigned staff.
Capturing key project and technical knowledge, including innovations.
Leading design and advisory services relating to new and existing water and wastewater conveyance and treatment assets.
Technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using latest digital design processes and resources.
Ensuring safety of yourself and others through design leadership and actions.
Lead and co-ordinate work with multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA)

Requirements

digital design

detailed design

chartered engineer

process plant

team leader

mechanical engineering

Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platforms
Feasibility to detailed design stage delivery experience
Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE, IET, CIWEM)
Ability to self-start and work both independently and as a team member carrying out production, checking, review or approval of complex mechanical design deliverables.
Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of process plant systems on complex engineering projects, preferably related to water and wastewater industry.
Team leader with collaborative behaviours
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other directly related degree

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1888

Year Founded

The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.

30+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.

€5B

2023 Revenue

Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.

Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Culture + Values

People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035

GHG Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.

70% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.

58% GHG Reduction

Emissions Progress

Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.

100% Renewable Energy

Energy Consumption

Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.

Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce

Gender Diversity Goal

Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.

Top 25% eNPS

Employee Satisfaction Ranking

Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.

Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis