Principal Engineer - Mechanical (UK Water)

Arcadis; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Engineer – Mechanical in Mumbai, Bangalore, Noida, or Hyderabad. This role involves managing technical delivery and project management responsibilities, ensuring effective communication and project success. Candidates should possess a post-graduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have over 14 years of relevant experience in designing water and wastewater systems.

Excellent communication skills, knowledge of quality management systems, and proficiency in BIM software are essential. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead project teams and develop methodologies.

Qualifications

• Engineer with 14+ years of experience in design of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Registered or accredited professional, preferably MIMechE with CEng/IEng or equivalent.
• Strong command of BIM/digital/data analytics software.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery and oversee project management.
• Develop methodologies and guide junior colleagues.
• Engage with regional offices to ensure safe design requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Design

Quality Management

BIM Digital Software

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Post-Graduation in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Data Analytics software

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

Role description

Principal Engineer – Mechanical role based in Bangalore, Noida, Mumbai, or Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

• Owning Technical Delivery and Project Management responsibilities
• Overseeing the work and/or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects across multiple disciplines
• Managing the production and verification of analysis and design, including drawings and reports, relating to projects.
• Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance and client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes or modifications.
• Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/teams regarding safe design requirements, and flagging risks at appropriate levels.
• Resolving issues and creating strong relationships with project colleagues in the regions, evidenced through great feedback.
• Developing technical methodologies that add value to the scope from other Arcadis Regions, and guiding junior colleagues to do the same.
• Reviewing work and driving the culture of checking and accountability in the team, including interdisciplinary checks.
• Familiarising with client‑specific specifications, processes, and technical preferences.
• Proactively engaging and participating with the relevant Communities of Practice.
• Liaising and assisting the project manager to ensure commercial aspects relating to the design team can achieve a successful result; developing plans and budgets for medium‑size and/or complex tasks and monitoring progress against these.
• Identifying opportunities and driving implementation of re‑engineering strategies to maximise the value of design input.
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
• Providing technical advice to project team members.
• Handling multiple management responsibilities, overseeing the work and/or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects in a single discipline.
• Design Health & Safety management for the project works.
• Task management activities for the Arcadis GEC India team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineer with a Post‑Graduation in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 14+ years relevant experience in the design of water and wastewater treatment systems, drainage and pumping stations
• Registered or accredited professional, preferably MIMechE with CEng/IEng or chartered/incorporated member of a similar standing relevant professional organization, or pursuing to achieve
• Application of quality management systems and managing project teams
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards is preferable
• Demonstrated ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegation skills
• Strong command of BIM/digital/data analytics software as applicable
• Demonstrated delivery acumen; experience in mechanical design, specifications, drawings and BIM models for large‑scale projects related to:
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Pumping stations and other related structures
• Water and wastewater conveyance systems
• Drainage systems
• Flood protection facilities
• Hydraulic design related to above, including hydraulic calculations
• Surge analysis and pipeline surge mitigation (preferable)
• Experience of delivering designs and reports at all stages from concept through to final project and construction delivery.
• Excellent oral/visual/written communication skills in English and experience working with remote clients and multi‑disciplinary teams