Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Principal Mechanical Engineer
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Recruitment Partner: FJA (Finlay Jude Associates Ltd)
About the Role
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the wastewater industry for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to strengthen their team.
✔ Location: Rickmansworth ✔ Working Arrangement: Hybrid available
Benefits
This role comes with an attractive benefits package, including:
- Competing salary
- Hybrid working (job needs-dependent)
- Car allowance (job needs-dependent)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an additional 5 buyable days)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Plus, further benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass, etc
Key Responsibilities
The Principal Mechanical Engineer will fulfill the following critical roles:
- Report to Design Managers, Technical Discipline Lead, Regional Discipline Lead, and Engineering Manager
- Develop complex, cost-effective mechanical design layouts that meet specifications and can be efficiently constructed and commissioned
- Prepare, review and verify all design deliverables, including:
- Specifications
- Schedules
- Drawings
- Calculations
- Collaborate across disciplines to create comprehensive 3D site and plant models
- Ensure timely delivery of all design-stage outputs within budget
- Coordinate technical deliverables to maintain consistency and alignment across disciplines
- Provide estimates and technical input to the Proposals team as needed
- Strengthen working relationships with construction and supply chain teams to optimise buildability
- Adhere to and improve departmental procedures and processes
- Assist in creating, reviewing and updating departmental policies and best practices
- Maintain accurate documentation and records throughout projects
- Promote customer satisfaction by adopting a customer-focused approach
- Lead Operability and Maintenance Workshops with clients to ensure designs meet operational and maintenance needs
- Develop and maintain a personalised professional development plan
- Mentor and supervise team members while fostering their growth
- Ensure designs incorporate environmental considerations
- Fully comply with CDM 2015 Regulations and relevant health and safety obligations
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Key Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
- Extensive expertise in core engineering principles, including:
- Structural design
- Materials science
- Hydraulics
- Environmental engineering
- Proven experience in project leadership, including:
- Managing design teams
- Delivering water and wastewater treatment plant projects
- Chartered status (or progression to chartered status) with a relevant body such as CIWEM
- A recognised degree in engineering or a closely related discipline
- Ability to rationalise design concepts for cost-efficient plant layouts
- Broad expertise in mechanical, process, and electrical engineering, supplemented by project management experience in water treatment
- Comprehensive knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, including roles, responsibilities and compliance
- Familiarity with industry and regulatory frameworks, including:
- BS standards
- WIMES
- BSRIA
- HSE requirements
- Water quality regulations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software and digital tools
- Full UK driving licence
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About the Company
This opportunity is with a leading national contractor seeking to recruit an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer. Experienced candidates will have the chance to develop further whilst contributing to impactful projects.
Application Process
To apply, simply follow the ‘apply now’ link.
Note: FJA receives a high volume of applications and may not always be able to respond to every submission. If you don’t receive feedback within 14 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful for the current role.**
For clarity, no terminologies in the advert exclude candidates based on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every applicant will be assessed purely on merit, qualifications, and ability to fulfill the role.
FJA acts as an employment agency for permanent placements and an employment business for temporary assignments.
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