Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Carrington West; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid role in the UK water sector. You will lead a mechanical design delivery team, coordinate technical outputs, and contribute to bid proposals.

You will mentor engineers and ensure designs meet national codes and project milestones. The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, ideally Chartered or Incorporated status, and strong experience in water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred.
• Experience coordinating or managing a design delivery team.
• Proven Water sector experience.
• Knowledge of design integration for mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of UK design codes, CDM and DSEAR.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and guide junior engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a mechanical design team delivering project outputs to codes and standards.
• Produce and review design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work.
• Provide mechanical input on pumping systems and water/wastewater treatment.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage time and budgets against milestones.
• Mentor colleagues and grow mechanical capability in the team.
• Contribute to bid proposals with technical input.
• Work with UK and international teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure quality assurance across own and peer work.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design delivery

Water sector experience

UK design codes (CDM, DSEAR)

Engineering tools

Communication skills

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Surrey – Hybrid

Rate: GBP69 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Duration: 12 Months +

Sector: Water & Wastewater

Are you an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer looking to lead mechanical design on critical UK water infrastructure? You will be working with a leading global engineering design consultancy. It delivers transformational programmes and landmark projects for Water market clients in the UK and internationally. They are growing the mechanical capability in their multidisciplinary design team and want an experienced engineer to coordinate delivery and help develop the team.

You will be:

• Coordinating or managing a team of mechanical engineers delivering technical design to national and project–specific codes and standards.
• Producing and reviewing technical deliverables, including design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work.
• Providing mechanical design input on pumping systems and water and wastewater treatment works.
• Working with project management teams to manage time and budgets against key milestones and programmes.
• Mentoring less experienced colleagues and helping to grow the local mechanical engineering capability.
• Providing technical support for bid proposals.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Making sure quality assurance standards are met, including checking and reviewing your own work and the work of others.

To be considered, you will need:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (preferred).
• Proven experience coordinating or managing a mechanical design delivery team within a design consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Previous experience in the Water sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design integration for mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing systems.
• A thorough understanding of current UK design codes, standards and legislation, including CDM and DSEAR.
• Proficiency in relevant analytical software and engineering tools.
• The ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance and to give guidance to junior team members.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams.

This Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role is a chance to take technical leadership on complex water infrastructure projects. You will also play a key part in developing a growing mechanical engineering team within a world–class design consultancy.