Job Description
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
1. Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (Chartered or working toward)
2. Strong background in detailed design within the water industry
3. Experience working with delivery contractors is beneficial
4. Natural leader with excellent communication skills and a passio...