Principal Mechanical Engineer

AECOM London, England Apr 14, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, the work centres on severn Trent Water – Lot 1 Major Projects Framework: Supporting AMP8 delivery plan valued at a TotEx of £14.9 billion. It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

Role overview

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.

Engineering work involved

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.

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Technical skills and requirements

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
  • 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 - (3) Anne Marie Flynn.
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