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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector in Exeter

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Exeter
1 day ago
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.


Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions? Join Stantec and help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities!


AMP8 is an exciting time for the water industry and for Stantec's role within it. With record levels of investment and our ongoing growth plans in the region, there is plenty of opportunity within our engineering teams. In order to continue supporting our important work for United Utilities, we are now seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the South West and Midlands.


This role can be based at a number of locations, including Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter in the South West or Birmingham, Derby or Redditch in the Midlands.


You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.


This will mean leading mechanical design for infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations & more.


You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive projects outcomes. You will also be involved in the mentorship and guidance of more junior engineers within the team.


You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water.


About You

You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward.


You will have previous experience of working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would also be beneficial.


For the right candidate, there will also be opportunities to take on line management responsibilities and so previous experience of this would be considered.


Why Join us?

  • Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
  • Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
  • Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I.
  • Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.


Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.


Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of marital status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.


Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.


At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.


ReqID: 7899


If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.


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