Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

STANTEC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer in Manchester. The role involves leading mechanical design for water projects and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in detailed design within the water sector, and a collaborative spirit. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed design within the water industry is essential.
• Chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
• Background working with delivery contractors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects including water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Work closely with project managers and clients.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Leadership

Water Industry Experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject

Job description

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 Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer in Manchester or Warrington.

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 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 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 8116