Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Birmingham, England Jan 26, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer focuses on technical authority: act as the lead for water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, and pumping stations, ensuring sustainable, future-proof solutions.

What the role involves

  • Technical Authority: Act as the lead for water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, and pumping stations, ensuring sustainable, future-proof solutions.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • We provide the backing for specialised certifications and executive leadership training.
  • AMP8 Impact: You will be at the forefront of the largest investment cycle the industry has seen, giving you the platform to deliver career-defining projects.
  • Be a seasoned professional with a "delivery-first" mindset and the emotional intelligence to lead a diverse team.
  • Be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, ideally with Chartered (CEng) status.

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

  • With AMP8 well underway, we are managing record-breaking levels of investment.
  • We provide a clear runway for your continued growth.
  • Pathway to Global Leadership: Access to international technical networks and "thought leadership" forums.
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