About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across multiple UK locations. The role involves managing the full project life cycle from feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design for infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects, such as water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, and pumping stations.
- Manage the full project life cycle, including feasibility studies, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support.
- Conduct site surveys and investigations to inform design decisions.
- Collaborate with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners, and other stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward it.
- Significant experience in detailed design within the water industry.
- Background working for or with delivery contractors is beneficial.
- Experience with line management responsibilities is preferred.
Benefits
- People Culture: a close‑knit, friendly, and collaborative environment.
- Awards: International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards; recognition in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies.
- Great Benefits: competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Industry‑leading training, development, and paid professional subscriptions.
Locations
South West: Bristol, Cardiff, ExeterMidlands: Birmingham, Derby, Redditch
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants, 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, and ensures equitable employment practices at all stages of the hiring process.
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