Principal Mechanical Engineer

Person Specification

• Proactive
• Collaborative
• Innovative
• Approachable
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• Commercially and financially astute

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical specialist for the organisation in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in an assigned area.
• Provides detailed technical support to the less experienced engineers and is responsible for approving design documents and ensuring high quality outputs.
• Interprets, organises, executes and coordinates assignments.
• Supervises/manages a structured team of engineers and designers.
• Supervises/Mentors the development of the less experienced and qualified engineers to help them achieve Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering an exceptional client experience to contractors and end clients.
• Proven experience in delivering multi discipline water industry design projects and good understanding of UK industry standards.
• The ability to plan, lead and coordinate resources and ensure project technical & commercial outcomes and client expectations are met.
• Experience with and design of some or all of the following; Process plant, Rotating Equipment, Pumping Systems, Steam Systems, Clean and waste water systems (clarification, filtration, disinfection, sludge handling etc), Detailed pipework design, Pipework stress analysis.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of experience with clients within the region
• Chartered Engineer, at Corporate Member grade of relevant engineering institution(ie IMechE).

Benefits

• 6% Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Plus additional voluntary wellbeing benefits