Responsibilities
of the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading mechanical design delivery across water and wastewater projects as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer.
2. Providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers within the design team.
3. Developing and reviewing mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and drawings.
4. Ensuring designs meet UK water industry standards and best practice.
5. Collaborating with civil, electrical, process, and project disciplines.
6. Supporting design reviews, value engineering, and risk management.
7. Engaging with clients and framework partners as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer.
8. Driving innovation and continuous improvement across AMP8 delivery.
Essential Experience for the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
9. Proven experience working as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer within the UK water sector.
10. Strong technical background in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
11. Experience working within AMP frameworks or major UK water utilities.
12. Excellent understanding of UK design standards and methodologies.
13. Ability to lead technical design and influence engineering decisions.
14. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Qualifications
15. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
16. Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
17. Professional membership (e.g. IMechE) preferred for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer.
Why Join as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer?
18. Opportunity to work on a flagship AMP8 programme with Yorkshire Water.
19. Competitive outside IR35 contract rates (£50–£65/hour DOE).
20. Long-term contract potential within a secure framework environment.
21. Fully remote working with flexibility for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer.