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.
What You’ll Do
* 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
About You
* 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
What’s on Offer
* 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
Apply now or contact Molly Brown for more information.