Principal Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. GHD scores B on the Alion truth index.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Chester / Manchester / London
Company: GHD
Shape the Future of Water and Industrial Infrastructure
At GHD, we're committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in water, energy, and communities. As demand continues to grow across the water and industrial sectors, we're looking for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering technically complex and nationally significant projects.
The Role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects typically within the water, wastewater, nuclear, chemical and industrial sectors. You'll work closely with internal and external multidisciplinary teams and our clients, leading mechanical engineering solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle.
You will be involved in:
- Leading mechanical design delivery for projects that range from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
- Developing innovative and practical engineering solutions to complex problems.
- Checking and reviewing technical calculations, drawings, and reports
- Collaborating with clients to achieve successful projects.
- Attending site visits for the inspection of existing equipment, optimisation of future activities, review of construction activities, problem solving.
- Supporting bids, proposals, and business development activities.
- Providing technical leadership and guidance, mentoring and developing engineers
What You'll Bring
We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
- Strong experience in the design of mechanical systems especially piping layout,
- Significant experience working on projects within the water, wastewater, industrial, process, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven capability delivering projects from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design and construction support.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop robust engineering solutions.
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Why GHD?
At GHD, we empower our people to make a positive impact. You'll join a global professional services company with a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunities to work on major UK and international projects.
- A strong commitment to learning, development, and professional growth.
- Structured support for technical leadership and career progression.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Access to a global network of industry-leading experts.
Interested?
If you're a technically strong Mechanical Engineer looking to step into a leadership role where you can influence major projects and help shape the future of water and industrial infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver sustainable solutions that make water, energy and communities resilient for generations to come.