Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector
Core
Lead mechanical engineering design and delivery for multi-billion-pound water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water Sector)
Builds
Water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and non-infrastructure schemes for major UK water utilities.
Domain
Water infrastructure and wastewater engineering
Required skills
Pump station design, piping design, valve selection, hydraulics, engineering report review, design drawing approval, technical specification creation, site survey management, P&ID production, multi-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status (IMechE), experience with MEICA solutions, global project collaboration
Technologies
P&ID software, hydraulic modeling tools, design drawing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support; Create design drawings, select mechanical plant, and prepare technical specifications; Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables; Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers; Design mechanical installations including pumps, screens, valves, and odour control; Produce layouts, datasheets, and P&IDs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic delivery responsibility