Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to deliver design and engineering services for water sector projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, leading design tasks, and supporting fellow engineers. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in water treatment and related fields. This position offers a blended approach to flexible and home working.

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge and experience in water sector engineering.
• Ability to lead mechanical engineering roles on water projects.
• Proven experience in mechanical discipline or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company & client policies.
• Complete specific design tasks as delegated.
• Deliver work packs in a timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project leadership

Water treatment

Compliance with standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

As our Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will deliver Mechanical Design & Engineering Services to water sector projects.

We work with customers as a primary provider of engineering support through ECI and FEED phases to take their project through to detailed design and construction.

Work will be located at Costain Offices at Aviator Way, Manchester, with a blended approach to flexible and home working to support wellbeing. We welcome applicants with experience in the water sector to support interdisciplinary learning and on-site delivery.

This is a great opportunity to establish or develop a career in a technically challenging and highly rewarding growing sector supporting the UK's water industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Company & Client Policy regarding water sector requirements.
• Complete specific design tasks as delegated by the Project Discipline Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Deliver work packs in a timely and cost-effective manner, aligned with Project requirements and applicable standards. Mobilise task forces with team members selected through the SQEP process, familiar with the relevant work field.
• Maintain Quality Assurance, auditable records, and technical files in line with CDM requirements. Liaise smoothly with other partners and disciplines as required.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Specific knowledge and experience within the specialist field and discipline (e.g., SQEP'd – Suitably Qualified Experienced Person).
• Ability to lead Mechanical Engineering roles on water projects and support the career development of fellow engineers.
• Proven experience in Mechanical discipline or related fields.
• Proficiency in delivering engineering design across various work categories.
• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Water treatment
• Wastewater treatment
• Biosolids/sludge treatment
• Pumping systems
• Chemical storage and dosing
• Asset condition surveys and reports

Desirable:

Experience with:

• Process Flow Diagrams
• Plant Layout
• Equipment Specifications and Datasheets
• Pumping system calculations
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Costain improves lives with smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defence markets in the UK. We focus on blue-chip clients with strategic, regulatory, and legislative needs, offering services from strategic consultancy to digital technology solutions, asset optimisation, and complex project delivery. We value our culture and principles.

Due to high application volume, we cannot provide individual feedback initially but do share feedback after interviews. We aim to offer interviews to candidates who meet the minimum criteria and disclose their qualifications.

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