Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

My Client is recruiting for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector

Location - Surrey, London, Cambridge or Peterborough with Hybrid working

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects?

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients - clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, as well as other regional water authorities.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

As Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water division, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related teams .
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a Mechanical engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in the design integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Additionally, it demands a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools.
• Experience in Water Sector.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.