Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry

Lead mechanical design across major UK water and wastewater infrastructure programmes

Adepto Technical Recruitment is working with a leading engineering and consultancy organisation to recruit multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers for long-term water industry frameworks across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers looking to take a principal-level role, with significant technical responsibility across major AMP8 and future AMP9 programmes.

The Role

As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead mechanical design delivery across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

You will take ownership of mechanical design outputs for pumping systems, aeration systems and process plant equipment, from optioneering and concept development through detailed design and construction support.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate mechanical design with civil, structural, electrical, process and ICA disciplines while providing technical assurance across major capital projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical design delivery across major water infrastructure projects
• Designing and specifying pumping systems, aeration systems and associated equipment
• Developing mechanical solutions from optioneering through detailed design
• Producing P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, schedules and datasheets
• Preparing calculations, specifications and procurement documentation
• Reviewing and approving technical design outputs
• Supporting site surveys and construction activities
• Coordinating mechanical design with wider multidisciplinary teams
• Leading technical workshops and contributing to HAZOP studies
• Considering constructability, maintainability and whole-life performance
• Applying CDM requirements and relevant statutory and industry standards
• Supporting procurement and engagement with supply-chain partners
• Managing technical deliverables against programme, cost and quality requirements
• Working closely with clients and project stakeholders
• Providing technical assurance and guidance to engineering teams
• Mentoring engineers and sharing technical knowledge and best practice

About You

We are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with strong technical capability and substantial experience within the water and wastewater sector.

You should have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline
• Significant mechanical design experience within the water industry
• Experience designing pumping, process or treatment plant systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering standards and requirements
• Experience producing P&IDs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Knowledge of CDM, constructability and safe, maintainable design
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery requirements
• Excellent technical communication and problem-solving skills

Chartered Engineer status, or a clear commitment to achieving chartership, is expected. Membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable.

Experience working on AMP programmes and major water industry frameworks would be highly advantageous.

What’s On Offer

This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role on major UK water infrastructure programmes, working alongside experienced engineering professionals across a broad portfolio of projects.

You will have the opportunity to:

Lead mechanical design on major AMP8 and future AMP9 programmes

Take ownership of complex mechanical design workstreamsWork on major water and wastewater capital investment projects

Optimise plant performance, constructability and whole-life value

Contribute to low-carbon and resilient engineering solutions

Develop long-term client and supply-chain relationships

Mentor and develop engineers within multidisciplinary teams

Contribute to technical standards, innovation and best practice

Progress towards senior technical, engineering or programme leadership positions

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid working is available, with a typical expectation of two to three days per week onsite depending on project requirements.

Travel to client sites and project locations across the UK will be required.

Salary and benefits are competitive, with flexible working arrangements considered in line with project delivery requirements.

If you are an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a senior technical opportunity within the UK water sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Adepto Technical Recruitment for further information.