Senior / Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer

Senior/Principal & Associate Mechanical Engineers
Locations: London, Cambridge, Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea, Birmingham & Derby, UK
Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 DOE

Our client, a globally recognised engineering consultancy to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

We’re looking for experienced Senior / Principal / Assocaite Mechanical Engineers with strong expertise in the Water sector, mechanical design delivery, and multidisciplinary project environments. Candidates should have experience with pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems, and a solid understanding of UK design standards, CDM, and DSEAR.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate mechanical design work for water and wastewater projects.
• Produce and review technical deliverables including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Support project delivery, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Principal Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design delivery on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage technical outputs and provide specialist engineering guidance.
• Support bid proposals and client-facing technical activities.
• Drive quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers while supporting team growth.

Associate Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineering teams delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project design deliverables, programme management, and budget performance.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership, drive best practices, and support business growth initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and contribute to technical bid submissions.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (Associate level must be Chartered).
• Experience delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical design and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience for Principal and Associate-level roles.

Why Apply?

• Work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects
• Hybrid working and competitive salary packages
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Join a leading global engineering consultancy

*Note: This role requires eligibility for SC clearance. Please apply only if you meet the clearance criteria*

Send your CV to: [email protected]