Principal Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment specialist is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Water Sector in Manchester. The role involves leading technical design work and managing teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions for critical UK infrastructure. Candidates should have Chartered status and experience in multidisciplinary design within the water sector. The position offers a chance to work on iconic projects and advance your engineering career in a supportive environment with emphasis on expertise and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status is required.
• Experience in the Water Sector is essential, particularly in leading design projects.
• Must have thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design work in line with relevant standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively for project milestones.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and internationally.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.

Skills

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of pumps and chemical dosing plant

Understanding of CDM and ATEX legislation

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.