Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Solutions Leader

Sweco; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Híbrido; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Private Medical Insurance

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Two relevant professional memberships

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (up

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary Salary Sacrifice EV

Resumo da oferta

Sweco is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and delivery of innovative water solutions. You will guide junior engineers, review safety and performance, and drive sustainable design decisions across projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and adherence to industry standards in a dynamic AMP8 programme. Hybrid working is offered to support work-life balance.

Qualificações

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Preferably chartered, or working towards chartered status.
• Proven experience in mechanical design—ideally in the water sector or similar infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety legislation, and construction principles.
• Leadership experience with coaching, mentoring and developing others.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering software.
• Confident decision-maker with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and review mechanical designs to ensure compliance, safety, and performance excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Promote the use of digital tools and modular construction techniques.
• Drive Health & Safety by design, identifying improvements and reducing whole-life costs.
• Champion sustainability, carbon reduction, and innovation across the design lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and create a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Work closely with project and engineering leaders, contributing to strategic decisions.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical design

Leadership

CAD

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status (or towards)

Ferramentas

CAD software

Engineering software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sweco is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and delivery of innovative water solutions. You will guide junior engineers, review safety and performance, and drive sustainable design decisions across projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and adherence to industry standards in a dynamic AMP8 programme. Hybrid working is offered to support work-life balance.