Principal Mechanical Engineer

Description

• Mentor, support and develop junior engineers, with opportunities to take on formal line management
• 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
• Deliver innovative solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance systems and wider water infrastructure

Requirements

• 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
• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with team leadership

Benefits

Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the office

Salary: £70-75k

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance