Principal Mechcanical Design Engineer - Birmingham

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Design Engineer (Mechanical) to oversee innovative water and wastewater solutions. This role involves leading a team, managing projects from concept to delivery, and requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering along with 7+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, hybrid working options, and benefits supporting professional development and wellness.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Performance-based bonus scheme

Career progression support

Hybrid & flexible working options

Employer pension contributions

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Life assurance

Professional development support

Team social events

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant post-graduate design experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution.
• Proven background in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of junior engineers across multiple offices.
• Drive the mechanical design of water projects.
• Oversee design and project management from initial concept through to delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal Design Engineer (Mechanical) – Location: Birmingham | Hybrid working available

We are seeking a Principal Design Engineer (Mechanical) to play a key role in delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions across the UK and Ireland. This is a client-facing position offering the chance to guide projects from concept to completion and support the development of the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of junior engineers across multiple offices.
• Drive the mechanical design of water projects, including:
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Clean water treatment
  • Industrial wastewater solutions
  • Biosolids treatment
• Oversee design and project management from initial concept through to delivery.
• Produce calculations, drawings, specifications, and detailed design reports.
• Contribute to HAZID/HAZOP and LOPA studies.
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives and balance-of-plant design.

About You

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post-graduate design experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution.
• Proven background in the water industry.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full clean driving licence and own transport.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Career progression supported by clear development pathways.
• Hybrid & flexible working options.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Life assurance & employee assistance programme.
• Professional development support, including pathways to chartership.
• Wellness and sustainability initiatives, including Women in Engineering and biodiversity projects.
• Team social events and a collaborative culture.