Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater Leader

RSE Water; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Holiday allowance 31 days per year, up

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Access to health professionals

Job summary

RSE Water is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in-house, multidisciplinary design team for permanent employment in the UK. You will lead mechanical design across all project stages from scoping to construction support, ensuring compliance with client specifications and industry standards, with a strong emphasis on low carbon solutions.

You will guide a team of mechanical engineers, mentor talent, and collaborate with Delivery Management to plan and implement projects,

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferrable.
• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater treatment sector.
• Design management/lead experience.
• Programme/financial management experience.
• Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.
• Possess the 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 our 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

Client meetings

Project leadership

Mechanical design

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Programme management

Lifecycle design

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered engineer

Job description

RSE Water is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in-house, multidisciplinary design team for permanent employment in the UK. You will lead mechanical design across all project stages from scoping to construction support, ensuring compliance with client specifications and industry standards, with a strong emphasis on low carbon solutions.

You will guide a team of mechanical engineers, mentor talent, and collaborate with Delivery Management to plan and implement projects,