Principal Mechanical Engineer

Millbank; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month+ contract in Manchester. You will lead mechanical design delivery across water and wastewater projects, review technical deliverables and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is Chartered and has extensive hydraulic design experience, with a track record coordinating design across disciplines and guiding subcontract M&E design teams, while working in a hybrid pattern three days

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of mechanical design experience in water projects.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with water sector expertise.
• Proven ability to lead design delivery and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Review and approve technical deliverables and calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and CAD technicians and support tender submissions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydraulic design

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Mentoring juniors

Driving licence

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Do you have extensive mechanical and hydraulic design experience across water and wastewater projects, including leading design delivery, reviewing and approving technical deliverables, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams? Are you a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive water sector design experience, and can you demonstrate your ability to lead technical delivery, manage subcontract M&E design teams, and mentor junior engineers? Please also confirm your availability for a 12-month+ contract in Manchester, working 3 days per week in the office, and your eligibility to work Outside IR35.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing engineering consultancy within the water and wastewater sector, with the business looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex multidisciplinary engineering projects, taking ownership of mechanical design solutions and influencing technical standards across the business. The ideal candidate will be a mechanically biased Chartered Engineer with extensive water industry experience, strong hydraulic design expertise and a proven ability to lead design delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.

The Role

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across projects, taking ownership of mechanical design delivery and supporting multidisciplinary coordination. The role offers a 12-month+ contract, Outside IR35 (subject to individual determination), based in Manchester with a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office and two days remotely. You’ll benefit from working within a collaborative consultancy where your technical expertise can make a real impact, alongside excellent facilities, free parking, strong transport links and opportunities for continued professional development.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Leading the development ofpractical,efficientand buildable mechanical design solutions
• Reviewing and approvingdesign deliverables, calculations,reportsand specifications
• Providingtechnical guidance and oversightacross projects and supporting tender submissions
• Acting asDesign Lead on projects whererequired, ensuring coordination across disciplines
• Directing and mentoringengineers, CADtechniciansand graduates
• Preparing scopes for, and reviewing outputs from,subcontract M&E design teams
• Liaising withequipment suppliers and manufacturersto support design development
• Ensuring designscomply withrelevant technical standards, professionalguidanceand client requirements
• Managing and recordingdesign changes within project documentation
• Supportingresource planning and estimating design effort
• Attending and leadingdesign reviews, clientmeetingsand technical discussions
• Contributing to thecontinuous improvement of engineering standards and design practices

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Extensive mechanical design experiencewithin the water industry (typically 8–12+ years)
• Strong experience inhydraulic design
• Strong IT and digital design capability
• Experience working withinmultidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to lead design delivery and supportjunior engineers
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

It's great if you also have the following

• Experience withelectrical and control systems
• Experience acrossclean water and wastewater projects
• Awareness ofconstruction methods and materials
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then contact Mark Wilkinsvia LinkedIn. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.