Job Description
Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector
Locations: Southampton, Brighton or Kingshill
Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the office
Salary: £70-75k
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. St...