Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer

Summary: The role of Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer involves contributing to wastewater and clean water infrastructure projects within a design consultancy based in Stretford, Manchester. The position requires extensive mechanical design experience, particularly in the water sector, and offers a 12-month contract with potential for extension. The company emphasizes a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality design deliverables that meet safety and quality standards.
• Undertake detailed mechanical design calculations and drawings for water industry applications.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to CAD technicians, junior engineers, and graduates.
• Oversee and review work from subcontracted M&E design teams.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and manufacturers for system integration.
• Prepare and review design investigations, technical reports, and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical standards and project requirements.
• Accurately estimate design hours and support planning/scheduling activities.
• Represent the business in meetings and deliver design presentations when required.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant mechanical design experience, ideally within the water sector.
• Strong background in hydraulic design.
• Familiarity with electrical design principles and control systems.
• Degree-qualified or HND in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proficient in standard IT tools and engineering software.
• Member of a recognised professional engineering institution, actively working toward chartership.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) is advantageous.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge, including electrical and/or control engineering.
• Experience with both clean water and wastewater projects.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and practical site constraints.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawing standards and best practice.

Salary (Rate): £56.82

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Engineering