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Principal Electrical Engineer

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Advance TRS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Water Engineer, Water Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer - Water

Location:

Exeter (Hybrid)
Salary:
Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a senior role offering a balance of technical delivery (60-70%) and leadership/management responsibilities (30-40%). You'll provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary water projects while mentoring engineers, supporting project delivery and helping to grow and develop the team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design and technical delivery of water and wastewater projects.
Act as the mechanical discipline lead on multidisciplinary schemes.
Provide technical oversight, reviewing and approving designs, calculations and specifications.
Mentor, coach and develop engineers and technicians within the team.
Support resource planning, project delivery and technical quality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability and engineering excellence.  

About You

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Chartered (or working towards Chartership).
Significant experience delivering mechanical design within the UK water sector.
Strong understanding of pumping systems, treatment processes, mechanical plant and associated equipment.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineers.
Knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles is advantageous.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence.  

What's on Offer

Salary up to £75,000.
Hybrid working from the Exeter office.
Opportunity to lead the delivery of major UK water infrastructure projects.
A varied role combining hands-on technical design with leadership and team development.
Excellent career progression, flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.  

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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