Principal Mechanical Engineer
Posted 14 hours 56 minutes ago by Advance Training & Recruitment Services
Locations: Leeds, Warrington or Manchester
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office
Salary: £70-80k
With major AMP8 investment and strong regional growth, Advance TRS are working with a leading consultancy who are expanding their engineering team. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to step into a regional lead role-combining technical excellence with people leadership and mentoring responsibility.
What You'll Do- Act as a regional technical lead for mechanical design, influencing project direction and best practice
- Lead mechanical design across the full lifecycle - from feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and construction support
- Deliver innovative solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance systems and wider water infrastructure
- Mentor, support and develop junior engineers, with opportunities to take on formal line management
- Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, clients, contractors and supply chain partners to drive positive outcomes
- Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (Chartered or working toward)
- Strong background in detailed design within the water industry
- Experience working with delivery contractors is beneficial
- Natural leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing others
- Comfortable balancing hands on technical work with team leadership
- Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in the office
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
- Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful, exciting projects across the UK & Ireland
- Industry leading training, development and paid professional memberships
- A workplace recognised for excellence and sustainability
Apply now or contact Molly Brown for more information
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