Principal Design Engineer

Greg O'Hanlon International Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in water infrastructure for impactful projects across the UK and Ireland. This role involves leading mechanical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing water projects and driving innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Year-on-year salary reviews

Employee Assistance programme

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Policy

Group pension scheme with employer contribution

Staff wellness programmes

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-graduate design experience in water infrastructure.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Full clean driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across project lifecycle for water projects.
• Engage with clients and provide technical leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers across offices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Technical design

Education

Hons bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our client provides multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. They provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector throughout UK and Ireland. They have 7 offices across England, Northern Ireland and Ireland with over 200 staff.

This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in water infrastructure projects, offering scope to influence AMP8 and future AMP9 programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design across the full project lifecycle, covering wastewater, clean water, industrial effluent, and biosolids treatment projects.
• Coordinate design deliverables with multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to client specifications and regulatory frameworks.
• Supervise the development of detailed designs, technical reports, and specifications.
• Contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA workshops and risk assessments.
• Mentor and support junior engineers across offices and project sites.
• Engage with clients and provide technical leadership on strategic and project-level initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Engineering degree (Hons bachelor’s degree) in Mechanical Engineering or related field relevant to the specification above.
• 7+ years post-graduate and relevant design experience.
• Proven experience in the Water Industry
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good academic record
• Full clean driving license and own transport required.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a dispersed engineering team.

Remuneration:

The salary package includes attractive renumeration and bonus with included benefits like year-on-year salary reviews, Employee Assistance programme, Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy, Group pension scheme with employer contribution and Staff wellness programmes.The finer details will be negotiated with the successful candidate. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter in Word format detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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