Principal Mechanical Engineer

Advance TRS
Preston
1 month ago
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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Lead / Principal grade)

Location: Preston (Hybrid Working)

Rate: £50 - £55ph Ltd

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits


Overview:


Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (contract or permanent) to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical leadership role within the team, providing strategic input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving engineering excellence across mechanical packages.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of mechanical infrastructure for clean and wastewater treatment works.
  • Lead the development of detailed mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations.
  • Oversee and direct site assessments, feasibility studies, and design reviews; provide expert input during construction to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Act as the mechanical discipline lead, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
  • Drive adherence to WIMES, DWI, and relevant British/European mechanical standards, ensuring best practice is embedded across all design activities.
  • Take ownership of mechanical work packages on major schemes.
  • Mentor, support, and develop junior and mid-level engineers.


Requirements:


  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in the design and delivery of mechanical systems for UK water infrastructure projects, ideally within AMP frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (WIMES, DWI) and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent (or demonstrable equivalent experience and capability).


Reach out to Molly Brown @ Advance TRS to find out more.

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