Principal Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee technical design in the Water Sector. You will lead the team in delivering integrated design solutions while managing project timelines and budgets. As a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, your expertise in mechanical equipment and understanding of UK design standards will be crucial to your success in this role. This opportunity offers involvement in significant engineering projects both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status required.
• Experience leading design delivery in the Water Sector.
• Thorough knowledge of pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing plants.
• In-depth understanding of current UK design standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on technical design work adhering to design standards.
• Prepare project briefs and scopes of work for proposals.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and abroad for integrated solutions.
• Ensure quality assurance is maintained in design.

Skills

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Understanding of UK design standards

Knowledge of legislation like CDM and ATEX

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.