Principal Mechanical Engineer – Rivers & Coastal

Company: STANTEC
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Flood and Coastal MEICA

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Flood and Coastal MEICA team based in either Cambridge or Bristol.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of mechanical design services on multi-disciplinary pumping station and water control projects.
  • Oversee the production of high-quality design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules.
  • Mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, and play a key role in their career development.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical / Principal Mechanical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering solutions across water and/or flood defence sectors.
  • Supported, developed or mentored junior colleagues.
  • Experienced with BIM processes and tools including Revit.
  • Working closely with and managing contractors.
  • A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

  • Relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Ideally chartered status with the IMechE or CIWEM.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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Posted: April 20th, 2026