Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector role at Stantec. This position is based in the South West or Midlands and can be located in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Birmingham, Derby, or Redditch. 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.

You will lead mechanical design for infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations and more. You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes. You will also be responsible for the mentorship and management of other engineers within the team.

You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward it. You will have previous experience of working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would be beneficial. You will also have experience of developing and leading engineers, taking on full line management responsibilities.

• Our People Culture: We are a close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: Stantec has been recognised for industry leadership and sustainability achievements, including accolades at the 2024 NCE awards and inclusion in sustainability rankings.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across the UK&I in multiple sectors.
• Industry-leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions.

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The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We have worked with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years to plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure that support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We aim to deliver clean growth and meet the needs of future communities while advancing equal employment opportunities and a fair, inclusive workplace.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, terminations or any other condition of employment. We are committed to accessible recruitment and to providing support as needed during the process. If you need adjustments, please contact the recruitment team for assistance.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

• Business Consulting and Services

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