At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative mechanical engineering projects in Scotland's water sector.
- Company: Join Stantec, a top UK engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, enhanced pension, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team driving growth and innovation in engineering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable water infrastructure and mentor future leaders.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer, and extensive water sector experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Scotland's water sector is entering a significant period of investment as Scottish Water continues to deliver ambitious programmes that improve resilience, enhance environmental performance and prepare infrastructure for future generations. At Stantec, we're playing a key role in delivering these nationally important projects, and we're looking for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our leadership team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
This is an opportunity to influence more than project delivery. You'll provide strategic leadership across our Mechanical Engineering discipline, helping shape technical standards, strengthen client partnerships and support the continued growth of one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary water consultancies. Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you'll contribute to nationally significant programmes while mentoring future technical leaders and driving innovation across our Mechanical Engineering capability.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide strategic technical leadership across major infrastructure and non-infrastructure programmes, ensuring the successful delivery of complex mechanical engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You'll oversee technical governance, provide expert guidance across multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients and contractors to develop sustainable, innovative engineering solutions. You'll act as a senior technical authority for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and conveyance systems, while supporting business development, framework growth and long-term client relationships. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll provide line management and mentorship to engineers across the business, helping shape the future of our Mechanical Engineering discipline in Scotland.
YOUR IMPACT
Your leadership will influence how critical water infrastructure is designed and delivered, helping Scottish Water respond to increasing environmental expectations, climate resilience challenges and long-term investment priorities. Through technical excellence and strategic thinking, you'll help deliver projects that improve operational performance, protect the environment and provide resilient water services for communities across Scotland. Beyond project delivery, you'll leave a lasting legacy by developing future engineering leaders, advancing technical best practice and driving continuous improvement across the discipline. Your expertise will strengthen client confidence, support business growth and reinforce Stantec's reputation as one of the UK's leading engineering consultancies.
ABOUT YOU
- Essential Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- Extensive experience delivering complex mechanical engineering projects within the UK water sector.
- Proven experience providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary programmes.
- Strong background in water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and mechanical process systems.
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams.
- Excellent client relationship, stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience supporting framework growth and business development.
- Experience establishing technical standards and engineering governance.
- Experience working collaboratively with contractors across major capital programmes.
WHY JOIN US
We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network. Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector in Edinburgh employer: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
At Stantec, we pride ourselves on fostering a friendly and inclusive work environment where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. Our commitment to employee development is evident through industry-leading training, a clear progression plan towards chartership, and a range of benefits including competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements. Join us in shaping sustainable water management solutions while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages innovation.
Contact Details:
Stantec Consulting International Ltd. Recruitment Team
