Principal Engineer - Mechancial

MWH Treatment Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Preston. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, focusing on high-quality engineering design services and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for coordinating design efforts, producing layouts, and ensuring alignment with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering design.
• Ability to produce cost-effective design layouts.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce design documents and drawings while ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate designs with various disciplines for project execution.
• Assist in supervising and developing staff.

Skills

Design Coordination

Cost-effective Design Solutions

Health and Safety Compliance

Environmental Consideration

Customer Satisfaction

Job description

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Principal Engineer - Mechanical, Preston

Client:

MWH Treatment

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

19

Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Principal Mechanical Engineer based at Preston, with hybrid working available and an expectation to attend sites regularly.

You will report directly to the RDL, providing high-quality engineering design services to minimize risks and maximize profits on turnkey and engineering services contracts. The role involves coordinating design efforts, producing design documents and drawings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, specifications, and standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing cost-effective design layouts that meet specifications and can be effectively constructed and commissioned, considering all associated costs including design, materials, erection, and impacts on other disciplines.
• Utilizing standard practices wherever possible.
• Providing estimates and feedback to the Proposals department.
• Following procedures and processes to develop and improve the department.
• Monitoring and reviewing procedures and processes.
• Writing, updating, and monitoring efficient procedures for departmental operations.
• Coordinating designs with all disciplines to ensure integrated contract execution.
• Maintaining files and records throughout contract durations.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering quality work and fostering a customer-centric culture.
• Assisting in supervising and developing staff.
• Ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
• Minimizing waste in departmental activities.
• Considering environmental issues in design processes.
• Ensuring designs comply with all health and safety requirements.