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Mechanical Principal Engineer

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Proftech Talent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Water Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Civil Engineer
Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary team delivering water-sector projects. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to develop technically, take ownership of design tasks and progress towards chartership.
Requirements
 
* Up to 5 years’ civil design experience
 
* Minimum 1 year’s UK water industry experience
 
* Degree, HND or significant practical experience
 
* Hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profile experience
 
* Strong IT and digital design capability
 
* Professional engineering institution membership and working towards chartership
 
* Experience owning discrete design tasks
 
* Experience producing calculations, specifications, drawings and schedules
 
* Experience coordinating with other disciplines
 
* Clean water and wastewater experience desirable
 
* Infrastructure and non-infrastructure experience desirable
 
* Outline and detailed design experience desirable
 
* Awareness of construction methods and materials
 
* Knowledge of engineering drawing practices
 
* Full UK driving licence desirable
Key Skills
 
* Strong civil engineering design capability
 
* Good problem-solving and communication skills
 
* Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams
 
* Proactive approach and commitment to professional development
Responsibilities
 
* Produce safe, compliant and high-quality design deliverables
 
* Prepare civil calculations, drawings and technical documentation
 
* Develop practical and efficient design solutions
 
* Direct and support CAD technicians
 
* Prepare design risk assessments, reports and specifications
 
* Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and water company requirements
 
* Implement and record project design changes
 
* Support project planning and attend design meetings
Details
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
Contract rates up to £500 per day outside IR35
Manchester with flexible remote/hybrid working
Permanent or contract opportunities
Monday to Friday
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