Principal Mechanical Engineer

YTL UK; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression

25 days holiday

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with substantial water industry experience to shape our water infrastructure department. You will lead mechanical design across water and wastewater projects from concept to construction, ensuring safe, sustainable and best-value outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers, review technical reports and drawings, develop options with least whole-life cost, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions within budget and

Qualifications

• Deep industry knowledge as a seasoned professional within the water sector.
• Chartered Engineer status and Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Experience leading mechanical design for water/wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Review and approve mechanical schedules, drawings, and P&IDs.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive team development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Water sector knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD

P&ID reviews

Job description

As we prepare to deliver a significant capital programme over the next five years, we're investing in the growth and development of our design department.

We're seeking aPrincipal Mechanical Engineer with significantwater industry experienceto help shape the future of our water infrastructure department by bringing strong technical expertise, innovative thinking and leadership to our team.

What you'll do

This is a unique opportunity to influence major projects from concept to construction, delivering innovative, sustainable and best-value solutions that are safe to build, operate, and maintain.

Your typical day-to-day in this role can include:

• contributing to the overall strategic technical direction and standards for our Mechanical Engineering team
• leading mechanical design across the full spectrum of water and wastewater infrastructure, including abstraction, boreholes, treatment works and sewage networks
• developing and evaluating options to identify the least whole-life cost solutions
• reviewing and approving mechanical schedules, drawings and P&IDs
• reviewing and approving technical reports, calculations, designs and drawings for compliance with our health and safety, technical, legal and environmental standards
• providingexpert technical guidance and mentoring to support Mechanical Engineers in developing appropriate and cost-effective solutions
• collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure scope alignment and integrated delivery
• mentoring Junior Engineers and actively contributing to team development
• preparing design fee proposals and scheme design programmes
• liaising with Site Managers on technical issues
• ensuring design proceeds in line with budgetary and programme constraints, and that the project management team are aware of the state of progress
• developing tools that add value to schemes and reduce reliance on third parties for technical input.

What you'll need

You'll need to be a proactive, solutions-focused engineer with a passion for excellence and innovation.

You'll bring:

• deep industry knowledge as a seasoned professional within the water sector, with a proven track record of success in senior-level roles
• extensive experience within the water industry
• a Chartered Engineering qualification with a relevant institution
• a degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related discipline
• experience working with contractors, clients and stakeholders
• strong understanding of risk management, particularly environmental risks
• excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• a positive, adaptable mindset and a strong team ethic.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000-capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team