Principal Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing design work in the Water Sector, leading a talented team, and ensuring compliance with UK design standards. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Mechanical Engineers with strong experience in mechanical equipment and project management. This is an excellent opportunity to work on prestigious engineering projects while enhancing your career.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status is required.
• Demonstrated experience in the Water Sector leading design delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment relevant to the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work to high-quality standards.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work for project proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Skills

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Experience in multidisciplinary design

Understanding of UK design standards

Knowledge of legislation (CDM, ATEX)

Job description

Overview

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you. We\'re big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we\'ll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in the Water Sector leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Thorough knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant, as well as an in-depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.