Principal Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design projects in the water sector. This role involves managing teams, adhering to quality standards, and collaborating on multifaceted design solutions. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Mechanical Engineers with experience in water sector design and equipment, as well as knowledge of relevant UK legislation. Join a diverse team and work on impactful engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead technical design teams.
• Experience managing time and budgets on key projects.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for technical design work.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver design solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.

Skills

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Water Sector experience

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Understanding of legislation (CDM, ATEX)

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. 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 currently have opportunities in our Glasgow office.

Your role

• 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.

About you

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Water Sector experience
• Experience in 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