Principal Mechanical Engineer

Advance Trs

The Role

Overview

Lead mechanical design for water infrastructure and mentor engineering team

Key Responsibilities

  • mechanical design
  • project coordination
  • technical lead
  • mentoring
  • innovative solutions

Tasks

-Lead mechanical design across the full lifecycle — from feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and construction support -Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, clients, contractors and supply chain partners to drive positive outcomes -Act as a regional technical lead for mechanical design, influencing project direction and best practice -Mentor, support and develop junior engineers, with opportunities to take on formal line management -Deliver innovative solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance systems and wider water infrastructure

Requirements

  • mechanical engineer
  • chartered
  • degree-qualified
  • leadership
  • communication
  • water design

What You Bring

-Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with team leadership -Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (Chartered or working toward) -Natural leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing others -Strong background in detailed design within the water industry

Benefits

Salary: £70-80k Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the office -Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the office -Industry-leading training, development and paid professional memberships -Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture -Flexible working arrangements -Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more

The Company

About Advance Trs

-Founded with a clear mission to connect talented professionals with high-demand sectors. -Offers recruitment services across various industries including energy, infrastructure, and transport. -Works with leading clients in sectors like utilities, marine, and industrial engineering. -Specializes in delivering tailored staffing solutions for complex, large-scale projects. -Has grown into a trusted name in the recruitment space, known for its commitment to quality and expertise. -Provides both permanent and contract recruitment, adapting to the changing needs of the industry. -Partners with global companies, helping them meet their project demands with the right talent at the right time.

Sector Specialisms

Project/Programme Management

Commercial Management

Contract Management

Water Engineering (Civils/MEICA/Process)

Rivers & Coastal

Flood Risk & Drainage

Hydraulic Modelling

Hydrology

Environmental

Project Management

Stormwater Management

Environmental Remediation

Ecological Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering (Environmental)

Signalling

Telecoms

Electrical & Power (E&P)

Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)

Civils

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

Permanent Way (Pway)

Project Services