Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector (Hybrid)

ESL UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Chartership mentoring and support

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design in the water sector. You will guide and mentor engineers while ensuring high-quality, compliant mechanical designs. Ideal candidates will have 8–12+ years of experience in mechanical design and hydraulic systems. This role offers excellent work-life balance with flexible hybrid working arrangements, 23 days annual leave, and regular team events.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of mechanical design experience in the water sector.
• Strong experience with hydraulic design.
• Ability to mentor and lead design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of practical and efficient mechanical designs.
• Review and approve design deliverables and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance across projects.

Skills

Mechanical design experience in the water industry

Hydraulic design

Leadership in design delivery

IT and digital design capability

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A growing engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design in the water sector. You will guide and mentor engineers while ensuring high-quality, compliant mechanical designs. Ideal candidates will have 8–12+ years of experience in mechanical design and hydraulic systems. This role offers excellent work-life balance with flexible hybrid working arrangements, 23 days annual leave, and regular team events.