Principal Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead critical projects in the Water Sector. This role involves overseeing technical design work, managing project milestones, and collaborating with teams both locally and internationally. With a strong emphasis on expertise and career development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative engineering solutions that impact vital infrastructure. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with experience in leading design delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in technical design work ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Design Standards Compliance

Water Sector Knowledge

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Design Software

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 sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. We trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career development.

Job Purpose

1. Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outputs.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
4. Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design processes.

Experience and Qualifications

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