Mechanical Engineer

Ready to lead complex technical designs for some of the UK's most critical infrastructure?

We are looking for an energetic, senior-level Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a premier design and advanced technology consultancy. This is a high-impact, 12-month contract delivering transformational engineering projects across the Water and Wastewater sectors
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If you are a Chartered or highly experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex design integration problems and leading multi-disciplinary teams, this project offers an incredible career milestone.

National (Priority hubs: Epsom, London, Peterborough, or Cambridge)

Hybrid (3 days per week office/site based)

• Team & Design Leadership: Coordinating and managing a talented team of mechanical engineers to deliver high-quality technical design work on complex water market projects.
• Technical Deliverables: Producing and reviewing critical design reports, detailed drawings, hydraulic and equipment calculations, and defined scopes of work.
• Equipment Integration: Driving the design integration of massive mechanical systems, including pumping configurations, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems.
• Mentorship & Quality: Guiding and upskilling junior engineers while adhering to strict quality assurance standards and design reviews.

• Background: Proven experience managing or coordinating a mechanical design team within a design consultancy (Water/Wastewater market experience is essential).
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of pumping systems, water treatment processes, and practical application of CDM regulations and DSEAR legislation
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• Systems Integration: Hands-on experience integrating industrial mechanical equipment into multi-disciplinary design solutions.
• Qualifications: A degree in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered or Incorporated status is highly preferred).

We still want to hear from you! If you have a solid background in industrial mechanical design and water infrastructure, we still want to hear from you!

Ready to shape the future of our water infrastructure? Click Apply below to send your CV directly to book a confidential discussion.