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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Senior/ Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector
Contract - outside of scope of IR35
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week on site)
Duration: 12 months+
We are supporting a leading consultancy delivering increased volumes of mechanical design work within the UK water sector, driven by the demands of AMP8 frameworks. This is a long-term contract opportunity for experienced engineers to play a central role in delivering high-impact projects for multiple end clients across clean and wastewater infrastructure.
The Role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will:
Lead the delivery of mechanical design services across a portfolio of water sector projects
Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and CDM regulations
Deliver high-quality, auditable documentation and technical records
Support Project Discipline Engineers and Engineering Managers with scoped design packages
Liaise across disciplines, supply chain, and partners to enable successful project outcomes
Assist with team selection and oversight through SQEP processes
Monitor progress, ensure technical assurance, and support risk and quality management
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure
In-depth knowledge of AMP programme delivery and UK water sector requirements
Strong understanding of CDM, QA procedures, and compliance processes
Ability to manage multi-package design scopes across time, cost, and quality objectives
Collaborative working style with a proactive and quality-focused mindset
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to successful design delivery
This contract offers a clear opportunity to make a lasting impact within a highly regulated sector and contribute to the delivery of future-ready infrastructure. Contractors seeking longer-term work with potential for permanent transition are encouraged to applyBefore You Apply
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