Principal / Lead Engineer – Mechanical

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Job Summary

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Anglian Waters – Peterborough office (hybrid working available).

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @one Alliance.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.

Role Accountabilities

  • Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
    • Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
    • Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
    • Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.
  • Health & Safety:
    • Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
    • Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
    • Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.
  • Transformation:
    • Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
    • Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
    • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.
  • Delivery
    • Give guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, are sustainable and meet Anglian Waters’s project obligations.

Qualifications

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the water sector.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to make decisions based on sound judgement and seek views of others collaboratively.
  • Conduct work with integrity, respecting others, and delivering on time.

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Job Summary

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Anglian Waters – Peterborough office (hybrid working available).

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @one Alliance.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.

Role Accountabilities

  • Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
    • Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
    • Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
    • Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.
  • Health & Safety:
    • Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
    • Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
    • Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.
  • Transformation:
    • Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
    • Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
    • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.
  • Delivery
    • Give guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, are sustainable and meet Anglian Waters’s project obligations.

Qualifications

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the water sector.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to make decisions based on sound judgement and seek views of others collaboratively.
  • Conduct work with integrity, respecting others, and delivering on time.

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Posted: May 16th, 2026