Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for an experienced Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Newcastle team. This role involves leading mechanical design projects in the water industry, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve project success. With a strong team culture and great benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry leading training and development

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject.
• Previous experience in detailed design within the water industry is essential.
• Experience with delivery contractors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Involved in project life cycle from feasibility to construction support.
• Mentor junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Management

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status (or working toward)

Job description

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

Join Stantecand 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 North East, there is plenty of opportunity within our engineering teams. In order to continue supporting our important work for Northumbrian Water, we are now seeking a Senior to Principal grade Mechanical Engineer to join us in Newcastle.

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: Stantecwere awarded theInternational Consulting Firm of the YearandBest place to work - Large Consulting Firmsat the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10Corporate 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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