Principal Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Epsom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the water sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design efforts for wastewater treatment projects. In this role, you will oversee the entire project design cycle, from inception through to detailed design, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and represent the consultancy in client-facing roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that impact water treatment nationwide, making it ideal for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in full cycle project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
• Ability to lead small projects and provide technical mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Work across engineering design spectrum including feasibility and detailed design.
• Prepare reports and technical specifications for water-related projects.

Skills

Project Design Delivery

Technical Mentoring

Communication Skills

Safety in Design Principles

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D Design Tool

Proprietary Software Products

Job description

Role: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Epsom
Rate: Up to £500 p/day - Inside IR35 (Depending on experience)
Duration: 12 months+
Sector: Wastewater Treatment (Non-Infrastructure)

Are you an Engineer looking for a new challenge to assist with wastewater treatment schemes nationwide?

Carrington West are working with a leading international consultancy who are delivering major design schemes within the water sector from their office in Epsom. We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer from the Water sector background who has experience in detailed design and is able to assist the consultancy with design review and submission.

At present, the business has an opportunity between the Engineers and Director level where you can add tremendous value assisting in the key design reviews for Wastewater Treatment Projects on behalf of Thames Water. You may also be needed to assist with concept and detailed design.

In this job you will be working across the full spectrum of engineering design which will include feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, outline design, final design, preparing reports and technical specifications and proposals for water-related non-infrastructure projects for the end client.

In order to be suitable, the job you MUST have the below as a minimum:

1. Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
2. Able to take responsibility for leading small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective.
3. Knowledge and experience of design of one or more of the following:
1. Water treatment works
2. Wastewater treatment works
3. Potable water networks, pumping stations, and reservoirs
4. Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams, and able to provide technical mentoring to Graduate Engineers and technicians.
5. Excellent communication skills and able to represent in client-facing roles.
6. Knowledge of Safety in Design principles and accustomed to working to a high standard in terms of H&S compliance.

Minimum requirements:

1. BSc, BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Experience using a 3D design tool and other proprietary software products.
3. Project management experience.
4. Industry recognized health and safety qualifications.
5. Chartership with a relevant professional institution.

Please apply using a copy of your CV in a word format NOW or contact Sam on 02393 876 050 to discuss further.

Carrington West are a Water sector recruitment specialists who supply Water Utility Suppliers, Contractors and Consultancies with both permanent and contract staff nationwide attached to water supply and water treatment.