Principal Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Transformational Programmes in the UK water sector. You will lead mechanical design across projects and support bids. The role spans design through delivery, with responsibility for meeting milestones and budgets.

Working with UK and overseas teams, you will ensure integrated design solutions and adherence to QA standards, CDM and ATEX guidelines. Chartered status and water-sector experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with leadership experience in water sector design delivery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment (pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing).
• Good understanding of CDM and ATEX regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake mechanical design work to high-quality standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to key milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Uphold QA standards in design activities.

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

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.

Job Purpose

• 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.

Experience and 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.