Principal Mechanical Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Authority to lead innovative projects in water treatment. The role involves fostering collaboration, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and mentoring a diverse team. Candidates should have a solid mechanical engineering background, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability principles. Benefits include pension matching, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. This is an opportunity to drive transformation and innovation in engineering solutions.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase and carry over annual leave

Private medical insurance and health screening options

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Payment of annual professional institution subscription

Gym membership discounts UK wide

Cycle to work scheme and discounted dining cards

Qualifications

• Experience in water treatment or similar industries.
• Ability to inspire teams and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Foster innovative ways of working for sustainable outcomes.
• Support the mechanical design team in delivering complex projects.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive compliance with CDM regulations for safe designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Technical expertise in mechanical engineering

Sustainability principles

Education

Strong background in mechanical engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than outputs.
• Represent the @one Alliance as the mechanical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.

Strategic Leadership

• Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than outputs.
• Represent the @one Alliance as the mechanical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.

Discipline Management

• Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a "right-first time" philosophy.
• Support the mechanical design team in delivering complex projects with suitable resources and methods.
• Provide direction and guidance to the team in appropriate design methods and assets.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance and manage supplier frameworks.
• As part of the asset standards governance process identify, support, implement and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects.

Project Delivery

• Support the identification of value-driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.
• Conduct audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, competency gaps, and procedural improvements.
• Offer expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.

Health & Safety

• Drive excellence in compliance with CDM regulations, ensuring safe and compliant designs.
• Conduct audits on mechanical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead improvements.
• Proficiency and application of Regulation 31 in relation to mechanical assets in water projects.

People & Team Development

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the mechanical engineering team.
• Champion professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.

Transformation & Innovation

• Inspire a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the introduction of new technologies and techniques to advance performance and sustainability.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong background in mechanical engineering, preferably within water treatment or similar industries. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation.

• A deep understanding of sustainability principles, including reducing carbon and protecting natural capital.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for mentoring, professional development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available