At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative mechanical design projects in water and wastewater sectors.
- Company: Join a growing team at Arcadis, a leader in water sector engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy career stability, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable water infrastructure for the future.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical design and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
Role accountabilities:
- 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.
- Ensuring safety of yourself and others through design leadership and actions.
- Technical delivery of multi‑disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using latest digital design processes and resources.
- Identify and develop innovative and optimised technical solutions based on client needs and drivers.
- Lead and co‑ordinate work with multi‑disciplinary teams (e.g., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA).
- Establish and grow relationships with clients and delivery partners on project technical, commercial and progress matters.
- Ensuring 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.
- Promote MEICA team capability and achievements both internally and externally.
Qualifications:
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater AMP8 employer: Poutrix
Arcadis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the water and wastewater sector, you'll benefit from a stable pipeline of projects, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainable water infrastructure across the UK. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values teamwork and safety, Arcadis is committed to fostering a rewarding career for its engineers.
