Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Water

Our well-established client is searching for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and develop a growing Water Design Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects for AMP8 and beyond.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of junior engineers across multiple locations.
• Oversee the mechanical design of water and wastewater projects, including wastewater treatment, clean water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, and biosolids treatment.
• Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with client and industry standards.
• Develop preliminary and detailed design calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Work on balance of plant design and energy-saving initiatives.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies.

Key Requirements:

• Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' design experience in the Water Industry.
• Working toward or Chartered Engineer status with a recognized institution.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full clean driving license and own transport.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme.
• Annual salary reviews & structured career progression plans.
• Pathway to Chartership & CPD support.
• Hybrid & flexible working options.
• Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Opportunities to work on sustainable, high-impact projects.
• Staff wellness programmes & social events.

If you are a highly motivated mechanical engineer looking for a leadership role in an expanding water engineering team, we want to hear from you!