Principal Mechanical Engineer

Scantec; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer for a hybrid role in the water sector. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design services across multiple projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Experience in water infrastructure and a collaborative mindset are key. This contract presents a chance for significant impact and longer-term prospects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of AMP programme delivery and UK water sector requirements.
• Strong understanding of CDM, QA procedures, and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical design services across projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Deliver high-quality documentation and technical records.

Skills

Mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure

Knowledge of AMP programme delivery

Understanding of CDM and QA procedures

Ability to manage design scopes

Collaborative working style

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector. Contract - outside of scope of IR35. Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week on site). Duration: 12 months+

We are supporting a leading consultancy delivering increased volumes of mechanical design work within the UK water sector, driven by the demands of AMP8 frameworks. This is a long-term contract opportunity for experienced engineers to play a central role in delivering high-impact projects for multiple end clients across clean and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical design services across a portfolio of water sector projects
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and CDM regulations
• Deliver high-quality, auditable documentation and technical records
• Support Project Discipline Engineers and Engineering Managers with scoped design packages
• Liaise across disciplines, supply chain, and partners to enable successful project outcomes
• Assist with team selection and oversight through SQEP processes
• Monitor progress, ensure technical assurance, and support risk and quality management

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure
• In-depth knowledge of AMP programme delivery and UK water sector requirements
• Strong understanding of CDM, QA procedures, and compliance processes
• Ability to manage multi-package design scopes across time, cost, and quality objectives
• Collaborative working style with a proactive and quality-focused mindset
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to successful design delivery

This contract offers a clear opportunity to make a lasting impact within a highly regulated sector and contribute to the delivery of future-ready infrastructure. Contractors seeking longer-term work with potential for permanent transition are encouraged to apply