Principal Mechanical Engineer Devon

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status