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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job summary
A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design in the water sector. This role involves acting as a regional technical lead while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in detailed design within the water industry. The position offers a competitive salary of £70-80k, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development and leadership.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer or working towards chartership.
- Strong background in detailed mechanical design within the water industry.
- Experience with delivery contractors is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Act as a regional technical lead for mechanical design.
- Lead mechanical design across the full project lifecycle.
- Deliver innovative solutions for water infrastructure.
- Mentor junior engineers and take on line management responsibilities.
Skills
Education
Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector
Locations: Leeds, Warrington or Manchester
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office
Salary: £70-80k
With major AMP8 investment and strong regional growth, Advance TRS are working with a leading consultancy who are expanding their engineering team. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to step into a regional lead role-combining technical excellence with people leadership and mentoring responsibility.
- Act as a regional technical lead for mechanical design, influencing project direction and best practice
- Lead mechanical design across the full lifecycle – from feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and construction support
- Deliver innovative solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance systems and wider water infrastructure
- Mentor, support and develop junior engineers, with opportunities to take on formal line management
- Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, clients, contractors and supply chain partners to drive positive outcomes
- Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (Chartered or working toward)
- Strong background in detailed design within the water industry
- Experience working with delivery contractors is beneficial
- Natural leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing others
- Comfortable balancing hands‑on technical work with team leadership
- Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in the office
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
- Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful, exciting projects across the UK & Ireland
- Industry-leading training, development and paid professional memberships
- A workplace recognised for excellence and sustainability
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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