Principal Mechanical Engineer

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This is a unique opportunity to influence major projects from concept to construction, delivering innovative, sustainable, and best‑value solutions that are safe to build, operate, and maintain.

• contributing to the overall strategic technical direction and standards for our Mechanical Engineering team
• leading mechanical design across the full spectrum of water and wastewater infrastructure, including abstraction, boreholes, treatment works and sewage networks
• developing and evaluating options to identify the least whole‑life cost solutions
• reviewing and approving mechanical schedules, drawings and P&IDs
• reviewing and approving technical reports, calculations, designs and drawings for compliance with our health and safety, technical, legal and environmental standards
• providing expert technical guidance and mentoring to support Mechanical Engineers in developing appropriate and cost‑effective solutions
• collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure scope alignment and integrated delivery
• mentoring junior Engineers and actively contributing to team development
• liaising with Site Managers on technical issues
• ensuring design proceeds in line with budgetary and programme constraints, and that the project management team are aware of the state of progress.

You’ll need to be a proactive, solutions‑focused engineer with a passion for excellence and innovation.

• deep industry knowledge as a seasoned professional within the water sector, with a proven track record of success in senior‑level roles
• further, seasoned experience ideally within the water industry, but other relevant industries can be considered
• a Chartered Engineering qualification with a relevant institution
• a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• experience working with contractors, clients and stakeholders
• strong understanding of risk management, particularly environmental risks
• excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• a positive, adaptable mindset and a strong team ethic.

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top‑performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us!

You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.