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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Water

Reference

KS25

Sector

Utilities

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

Competitive

Town/City

Remote / Birmingham

Contract Type

Permanent

Talk to Kelly Saxby
023 8098 1441

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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 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.
  • Wo0rking 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!

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