Reference
CG495
Sector
MEP and Fire Engineering , Utilities
Salary
£60,000 to £70,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Multiple locations in UK
Contract Type
Permanent
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Access Talent Group are currently recruiting for a global engineering and environmental consultancy currently looking for Senior Principal Mechanical Engineers within the water sector.
This consultancy brings together tens of thousands of professionals working across hundreds of locations worldwide. With a long-established presence in the UK, the organisation partners with clients and communities to plan, design, deliver and manage the infrastructure and development needed to create sustainable, healthy and prosperous places.
Its teams provide practical, forward-thinking solutions that turn client ambitions into achievable consents, deliverable project plans and efficient, buildable designs. Grounded in technical excellence and strong market insight, the business addresses today’s challenges while helping to shape a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for communities.
You will be playing a central role in delivering the next phase of major investment in UK water infrastructure. With a significant programme of work underway, the business is seeking a senior leader within the sector to man provide technical leadership and strategic guidance across the UK
The Role – Influence, Lead, Deliver
This is a senior leadership position with high visibility across the organisation. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority while helping to shape regional capability and growth.
Strategic Oversight – Lead complex mechanical design on large-scale infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.
Technical Leadership – Provide expert direction on water and wastewater treatment facilities, conveyance systems and pumping stations, delivering resilient and future-ready solutions.
People Leadership – Take full line management responsibility, mentoring and developing engineers while building a strong, high-performing team culture.
Collaborative Delivery – Work closely with technical leaders, clients, contractors and supply chain partners to influence outcomes, drive efficiency and ensure successful project delivery.
Professional Development
This role offers long-term progression within a global technical environment, including:
- Access to international technical networks and knowledge-sharing forums
- Support for advanced professional development and leadership training
- Involvement in one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes in the sector, offering the opportunity to work on career-defining projects
About You
- You are an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong focus on delivery and the leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams.
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered status (CEng) preferred
- Extensive experience in detailed mechanical design within the water sector
- Experience working alongside delivery contractors is advantageous
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and manage high-performing teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 37.5 hours a week
- Hybrid 3 days a week working in the office
- 25 days annual leave + bank holiday and Christmas shut down
- Discretionary bonus
If you are passionate about Water and want to be working for one of the leading consultants in the sector, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email Cameron.Green@accesstg.com
