Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector
St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)
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
- 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.
