Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water and Wastewater)Arcadis Warrington, England, United Kingdom

OverviewPrincipal Mechanical Design Engineer role within Arcadis’ Water team, working on UK AMP8 projects in water and wastewater conveyance and treatment assets. This position is based in Warrington, United Kingdom.

Role descriptionWe are recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer on challenging projects and AMP8 programmes. You will lead within multidisciplinary delivery teams, applying your technical expertise to clients regionally and across the UK. This role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area, focusing on protecting the natural environment and water resources while supporting sustainable development.

Role accountabilities

Ability to self-start and work independently and as part of a team, carrying out production, checking, review or approval of complex mechanical design deliverables.

Leading design and advisory services related 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 the latest digital design processes and resources.

Identify and develop innovative and optimised technical solutions based on client needs and drivers.

Lead and coordinate work with multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA).

Establish and grow relationships with clients and delivery partners on technical, commercial and progress matters.

Ensure projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards and objectives.

Mentoring and technical supervising of colleagues with their professional development.

Line management and performance development responsibility for assigned staff.

Capture key project and technical knowledge, including innovations.

Promote MEICA team capability and achievements both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other directly related degree

Chartered 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 the water and wastewater industry

Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platforms

Team leader with collaborative behaviours

Feasibility to detailed design stage delivery experience

Why Arcadis?We empower everyone to be their best and pursue a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximise impact. You’ll do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Professional Services

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We strive to be an employer of choice and to provide a great place to work for all our people, with EDandI at the heart of how we improve quality of life.

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