Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Transformational Programmes in the UK water sector. You will lead mechanical design across projects and support bids. The role spans design through delivery, with responsibility for meeting milestones and budgets.

Working with UK and overseas teams, you will ensure integrated design solutions and adherence to QA standards, CDM and ATEX guidelines. Chartered status and water-sector experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with leadership experience in water sector design delivery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment (pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing).
• Good understanding of CDM and ATEX regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake mechanical design work to high-quality standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to key milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Uphold QA standards in design activities.

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Transformational Programmes in the UK water sector. You will lead mechanical design across projects and support bids. The role spans design through delivery, with responsibility for meeting milestones and budgets.

Working with UK and overseas teams, you will ensure integrated design solutions and adherence to QA standards, CDM and ATEX guidelines. Chartered status and water-sector experience are essential.