Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on low complexity delivery route & sdp lot 3 infrastructure frameworks: partnering exclusively with tier 1 contractors to deliver high-quality wastewater infrastructure projects.

What the role involves

• Low Complexity Delivery Route & SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Frameworks: Partnering exclusively with Tier 1 Contractors to deliver high-quality wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs.
• Create design drawings, select mechanical plant.
• Ensure high technical quality, contribute to bids.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets.
• Design mechanical installations for water and wastewater systems, including pumps, screens, valves, and odour control.

Skills and requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
• Proven expertise in pump station design, piping design, valve selection, hydraulics, producing reviewing, and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Leadership potential, able to manage direct reports, inspire technical excellence.
• Exceptional client and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in team leadership, mentoring, and line management.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• Lot 3 – Multi-Discipline Engineering Design.
• Southern Water – £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme.
• Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Frameworks: Supporting Tier 1 Contractors on.