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Vacancy: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Peterborough
What will you be doing as our new Principal Mechanical Engineer?
As our Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the Senior Mechanical Engineers in designing and delivering cutting-edge value driven mechanical engineering solutions that adhere to water quality standards while reduce carbon, enhance natural capital, and embrace the challenges of climate change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than outputs.
- Represent the @one Alliance as the mechanical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.
Discipline Management
- Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a "right-first time" philosophy.
- Support the mechanical design team in delivering complex projects with suitable resources and methods.
- Provide direction and guidance to the team in appropriate design methods and assets.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance and manage supplier frameworks.
- As part of the asset standards governance process identify, support, implement and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects.
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Project Delivery
- Support the identification of value-driven solutions at Stage 1 of projects.
- Conduct audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, competency gaps, and procedural improvements.
- Offer expert direction for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.
Health & Safety
- Drive excellence in compliance with CDM regulations, ensuring safe and compliant designs.
- Conduct audits on mechanical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead improvements.
- Proficiency and application of Regulation 31 in relation to mechanical assets in water projects
People & Team Development
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- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the mechanical engineering team.
- Champion professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment.
Transformation & Innovation
- Inspire a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the introduction of new technologies and techniques to advance performance and sustainability.
About You
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong background in mechanical engineering, preferably within water treatment or similar industries. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation. A deep understanding of sustainability principles, including reducing carbon and protecting natural capital. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for mentoring, professional development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
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