Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water) – Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative water solutions. You’ll lead technical delivery, drive sustainable and cost‑effective design decisions, and guide junior engineers to produce safe, future‑proof work that lasts.
About Sweco – Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. Our focus is on delivering innovative solutions to the challenges of urbanisation, digitalisation and sustainability.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and review mechanical designs to ensure compliance, safety, and performance excellence.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
Promote the use of digital tools and modular construction techniques.
Drive Health & Safety by design, identifying improvements and reducing whole‑life costs.
Champion sustainability, carbon reduction, and innovation across the design lifecycle.
Mentor junior engineers and create a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Work closely with project and engineering leaders, contributing to strategic decisions.
About You
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Preferably chartered, or working towards chartered status.
- Proven experience in mechanical design—ideally in the water sector or a similar complex infrastructure environment.
- Strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety legislation, and construction principles.
- Leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others.
- Proficiency in CAD and engineering software.
- Confident decision‑maker, with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
If you have the skill set required and are interested in career progression, we would love to hear from you.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident employer. We support fair pay and inclusion for all colleagues. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve, or have served, and their families are treated fairly.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is a core value of Sweco. All our colleagues thrive in a friendly, inclusive culture that respects the contributions individuals can bring. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
Yes. Please contact us with your preferred method of contact (phone or email) and the position title. We will provide support promptly.
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