Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in the UK. In this role, you will lead mechanical design for water and wastewater projects, working across the full project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the water industry. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry leading training and development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward.
• Previous experience in detailed design within the water industry.
• Experience working with delivery contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for infrastructure projects including water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Work with project managers and design engineers to deliver positive outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Water Industry Experience

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions?

Join Stantec and help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities!

AMP8 is an exciting time for the water industry and for Stantec's role within it. With record levels of investment and our ongoing growth plans in the region, there is plenty of opportunity within our engineering teams. In order to continue supporting our important work for United Utilities, we are now seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the South West and Midlands.

This role can be based at a number of locations, including Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter in the South West or Birmingham, Derby or Redditch in the Midlands.

You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.

This will mean leading mechanical design for infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations & more.

You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive projects outcomes. You will also be involved in the mentorship and guidance of more junior engineers within the team.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water.

About You

You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward.

You will have previous experience of working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would also be beneficial.

For the right candidate, there will also be opportunities to take on line management responsibilities and so previous experience of this would be considered.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We\'re a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

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