Principal Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Redditch, England Jan 29, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.

What the role involves

  • Be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.

Skills and requirements

  • Be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward.
  • Have previous experience of working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would also be beneficial.

Confirmed role details

  • Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
  • Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I.
  • Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.
  • To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories.

Candidate fit

  • Design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive projects outcomes.

Additional role context

  • AMP8 is an exciting time for the water industry and for Stantec's role within it.
  • With record levels of investment and our ongoing growth plans in the region, there is plenty of opportunity within our engineering teams.
  • This will mean leading mechanical design for infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations & more.
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