Job ID: 41220Reference: 300015543447141Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom | London, Greater London, United Kingdom | Bristol, United Kingdom | Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomDepartment: Mechanical EngineeringBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-05-27Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. We're hiring for multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineer roles on exciting upcoming projects and programmes for AMP8, and be part of a team driving innovation and excellence. You'll play a key role as a leader within our multidisciplinary delivery teams, working on a variety of water and wastewater capital projects where you'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to clients regionally as well as across the UK.Arcadis continues to grow its water sector engineering team following the successful appointment to a number of long‐term design partner agreements across the UK. We are working alongside collaborative delivery partners in the north of England, as well as with design‐and‐build contractors and water utility clients in the south. With several of these frameworks extending well into AMP9, this role offers people the chance to build lasting relationships, develop their careers within a stable pipeline of work, and play a meaningful part in shaping resilient water infrastructure for the future. Our Resilience Global Business Area works to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Ability to self-start and work both independently and as a team member carrying out production, checking, review or approval of complex mechanical design deliverables. Leading design and advisory services relating to new and existing water and wastewater conveyance and treatment assets. Technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using latest digital design processes and resources. process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA)Establish and grow relationships with clients and delivery partners on project technical, commercial and progress mattersEnsuring projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards and objectives. Mentoring and technical supervising colleagues with their professional development. Line management and performance development responsibility for assigned staff. Capturing key project and technical knowledge, including innovations. Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other directly related degreeChartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE, IET, CIWEM) Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of process plant systems on complex engineering projects, preferably related to water and wastewater industry. Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platformsTeam leader with collaborative behavioursFeasibility to detailed design stage delivery experienceWhy Arcadis? You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Water in Sheffield employer: Arcadis
Arcadis UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where sustainability and resilience are at the forefront of our projects. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects in the water and energy sectors. Located in the UK, we offer a dynamic workplace that values diversity and encourages creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
