Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Epsom

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
 
Location: Surrey - Hybrid
Rate: £69 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 Months +
Sector: Water & Wastewater
Are you an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer looking to lead mechanical design on critical UK water infrastructure?
You will be working with a leading global engineering design consultancy. It delivers transformational programmes and landmark projects for Water market clients in the UK and internationally. They are growing the mechanical capability in their multidisciplinary design team and want an experienced engineer to coordinate delivery and help develop the team.
 
As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will coordinate a team of mechanical engineers delivering technical design on complex multidisciplinary Water and Wastewater projects. You will focus on pumping systems and treatment process design. Working with project managers and UK and overseas colleagues, you will make sure that integrated design solutions are delivered on time, on budget and to a high technical standard.
 
You will be:
·Coordinating or managing a team of mechanical engineers delivering technical design to national and project-specific codes and standards.
·Producing and reviewing technical deliverables, including design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work.
·Providing mechanical design input on pumping systems and water and wastewater treatment works.
·Working with project management teams to manage time and budgets against key milestones and programmes.
·Mentoring less experienced colleagues and helping to grow the local mechanical engineering capability.
·Providing technical support for bid proposals.
·Working closely with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
·Making sure quality assurance standards are met, including checking and reviewing your own work and the work of others.
To be considered, you will need:
·A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
·Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (preferred).
·Proven experience coordinating or managing a mechanical design delivery team within a design consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
·Previous experience in the Water sector.
·Comprehensive knowledge of design integration for mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing systems.
·A thorough understanding of current UK design codes, standards and legislation, including CDM and DSEAR.
·Proficiency in relevant analytical software and engineering tools.
·The ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance and to give guidance to junior team members.
·Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams.
This Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role is a chance to take technical leadership on complex water infrastructure projects. You will also play a key part in developing a growing mechanical engineering team within a world-class design consultancy.
If you are an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for your next water-sector opportunity, apply now with an up-to-date CV in Word format or contact Savannah on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).