Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector
St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)
Permanent: £60-70k
Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market.
You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects
• Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings
• Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and client expectations
• Support project planning, estimating and technical decision-making
About You:
• 10+ years' mechanical design experience within the UK water sector
• Strong hydraulic design expertise
• Experience with clean water and/or wastewater projects
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems is advantageous
• Degree or HND qualified
• Working towards or already achieved Chartership
Why Join?
• Be part of a brand-new London team from the ground up
• Opportunity to influence processes, culture and future growth
• Secure long-term workload across major water sector frameworks
• Flexible permanent or outside IR35 contract options available
Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.