Reference
GX6
Sector
Utilities
Salary
Competitive
Town/City
Cardiff
Contract Type
Permanent
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Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water)
Cardiff - Permanent role
We are currently working with a leading organisation within the UK water industry who are looking to appoint an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer with strong water and wastewater experience to take a leading technical role on major infrastructure projects across the UK.
The Role
As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and expertise across a range of water and wastewater projects, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Leading mechanical engineering design and technical delivery
-Providing technical leadership across water and wastewater projects
-Producing and reviewing mechanical designs, specifications and calculations
-Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
-Providing technical input from concept and detailed design through to construction and commissioning
-Ensuring designs meet relevant UK standards, regulations and client requirements
-Supporting technical assurance, design reviews and project delivery
-Mentoring and supporting developing engineers
-Identifying and resolving technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
-Significant mechanical engineering experience within the UK water/wastewater sector
-Experience working on major water infrastructure or treatment projects
-Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment
-Experience leading engineering teams and providing technical direction
-Good knowledge of relevant UK standards and industry requirements
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
-A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
-CEng status or a willingness to work towards Chartership would be advantageous
What's on Offer?
-Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
-Opportunity to work on major UK water and wastewater projects
-Senior-level technical responsibility and career progression
-Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
-Ongoing professional development
-The opportunity to work with an established and growing organisation
Interested?
If you are an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in the water industry and are considering your next career move, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us on 02380981551 or gabriel.camara@accesstg.com for a confidential discussion.
