Principal Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Southampton, England Feb 15, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on lead complex, multi-million-pound frameworks.

What the role involves

  • Lead complex, multi-million-pound frameworks.
  • Own the process from initial feasibility studies and rigorous optioneering through to the precision of detailed design and on-site construction support.
  • Your day-to-day will involve conducting deep-dive site surveys and investigations to ensure our engineering solutions are both innovative and robust.
  • Be able to provide engineering input design outputs in collaboration with other disciplines, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.

Skills and requirements

  • Be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject, ideally holding Chartership (or be on route to Chartership), with experience in.

Confirmed role details

  • Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
  • 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.
  • The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Candidate fit

  • Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.

Additional role context

  • Find yourself at the heart of cutting-edge mechanical design, solving unique efficiency challenges that directly impact our local communities.
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