Principal Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector, where you'll lead design teams on transformative projects. This role offers the chance to work on iconic engineering solutions that impact critical infrastructure both locally and internationally. You'll manage design delivery, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards while collaborating with teams across the globe. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity awaits you. Bring your expertise to a company that values your contributions and fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with experience in the Water Sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design work adhering to design standards.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Standards

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Mechanical Equipment (Pumps, Blowers)

Chemical Dosing Plant

Job description

Job Description

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you. We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy.

Job Purpose:

1. Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
3. Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
4. Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
2. Experience in the Water Sector leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
3. Thorough knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant as well as an in-depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
4. Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.