Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on severn trent water – lot 1 major projects framework: supporting amp8 delivery plan valued at a totex of £14.9 billion.

What the role involves

• Severn Trent Water – Lot 1 Major Projects Framework: Supporting AMP8 delivery plan valued at a TotEx of £14.9 billion.
• Lot 3: Infrastructure Framework – Partnering exclusively with Tier 1 contractors to deliver efficient and sustainable water and wastewater solutions.
• 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.

Skills and requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
• 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.
• For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - (2) Anne Marie Flynn.

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

• South West Water – Framework for Engineering Consultancy Services: Lot 3 - Multi-Discipline Engineering Design.
• Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework Agreement: Lot 2 - Design Consultant.
• Severn Trent D&B Projects – Supporting Tier 1 contractors on major non-infrastructure wastewater schemes.