Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater

RSE; Dalgety Bay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salary

Company car allowance

Career development path

Holiday allowance 31 days per year

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Company pension

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in-house multidisciplinary design team. You will drive mechanical design deliverables from scoping through to construction support, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low carbon solutions.

The role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers, mentoring talent, and integrating with Delivery Management to execute projects across the UK water sector.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body preferred.
• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater treatment sector.
• Design management/lead experience.
• Programme/financial management experience.
• Experience across all design stages from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.
• Ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Leading the planning and implementation of projects in association with Delivery Management teams.
• Providing technical guidance on Mechanical matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Line management and development of mechanical engineers within your team.
• Taking the lead on the development of Mechanical design deliverables by you and your team.
• Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of Mechanical Engineering talent.
• Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory and industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Design management

Programme management

Financial management

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelors/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

RSE is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in-house multidisciplinary design team. You will drive mechanical design deliverables from scoping through to construction support, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low carbon solutions.

The role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers, mentoring talent, and integrating with Delivery Management to execute projects across the UK water sector.