Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their water design team in Birmingham. The role involves leading projects in the Water Sector, managing a team, and ensuring high-quality design and safety standards. Opportunities for career progression are available across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-graduate and relevant design experience.
• Experience in the Water Industry.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical design for water projects including wastewater treatment.
• Managing projects from conception to completion.
• Developing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Water Sector Experience

Fluent English

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree (Hons bachelor or higher) in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom (also considering applications for Hemel Hempstead or Ireland)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4de708b2a03e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job summary: My client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in the Water Sector.

Key skills required: Water Sector Experience

Role overview: The successful candidate will join a growing water design team, leading mechanical design for water projects including wastewater treatment, clean water treatment, industrial wastewater, and biosolids treatment. Responsibilities include leading and developing a team of engineers, managing projects from conception to completion, developing design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and participating in safety studies like HAZID/HAZOP. The role offers opportunities for career progression across various sectors.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (Hons bachelor or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Extensive post-graduate and relevant design experience
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with relevant institution
• Experience in the Water Industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good academic record
• Full clean driving license and own transport
• Fluent English skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team

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