Principal Mechanical Engineer

Advance TRS; Rhyl; Presencial; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Rhyl, UK. This key role involves providing strategic leadership in the design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience with UK water infrastructure, and chartered status. The position is contract-based and offers a chance to work on complex projects while mentoring junior engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience in UK water infrastructure mechanical systems.
• Deep understanding of WIMES and DWI standards.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for mechanical infrastructure design.
• Oversee development of mechanical design drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and sustainability.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Formação académica

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mechanical Design Engineer (Lead / Principal grade)

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (contract or permanent) to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical leadership role within the team, providing strategic input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving engineering excellence across mechanical packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of mechanical infrastructure for clean and wastewater treatment works.
• Lead the development of detailed mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Oversee and direct site assessments, feasibility studies, and design reviews; provide expert input during construction to resolve complex technical issues.
• Act as the mechanical discipline lead, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
• Drive adherence to WIMES, DWI, and relevant British/European mechanical standards, ensuring best practice is embedded across all design activities.
• Take ownership of mechanical work packages on major schemes.
• Mentor, support, and develop junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the design and delivery of mechanical systems for UK water infrastructure projects, ideally within AMP frameworks.
• Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (WIMES, DWI) and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent (or demonstrable equivalent experience and capability).

Reach out to Molly Brown @ Advance TRS to find out more.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Design, Management, and Engineering

Industries: Engineering Services, Utilities, and Construction