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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
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Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Industry (South West & Midlands)
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions?
Join Stantec and help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities!
AMP8 is an exciting time for the water industry and for Stantec’s role within it. With record levels of investment and our ongoing growth plans in the region, there is significant scope within our engineering teams.
To continue supporting our vital work across the water industry, we are now seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work in the South West or Midlands. This role can be based at:
- South West: Bristol, Cardiff, or Exeter
- Midlands: Birmingham, Derby, or Redditch
Key Responsibilities
You will be integral to the full project lifecycle:
- Feasibility and optioneering
- Detailed design of mechanical systems
- Construction support (including site surveys and investigations)
- Leading mechanical design across:
- Water/wastewater treatment plants
- Conveyance systems
- Pumping stations
- Other infrastructure/non-infrastructure projects
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Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with project managers, technical leaders, designers, clients, contractors, planners, and stakeholders.
- Deliver exceptional project outcomes through technical expertise.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering team growth.
- Opportunity to take on line management responsibilities for the right candidate.
Learn more about Stantec’s work in the water sector here.
About You
Education & Certification
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline).
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent credentials (or working toward them).
Experience
- Proven mastery of detailed mechanical design in the water industry.
- Experience working with delivery contractors is beneficial.
- Line management experience will be recognised positively (if available).
Why Join Stantec?
Our Culture & Recognition
- Collaborative, friendly team environment.
- Recognised globally:
- "Consultancy Firm of the Year" (2024 NCE Awards)
- Consistently ranked among Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies (Corporate Knights)
- Medal-winning recognised inclusion and awards wins
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Career & Well-being Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Private medical insurance.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Insightful career development through UK&I water and built projects.
Professional Growth
- Industry-leading training and development programs.
- Funded professional subscriptions for continuous learning.
Enjoy stories from current employees about life at Stantec via “My Stantec Stories”.
About Stantec
Stantec unites over 34,000 employees across 450+ locations worldwide, serving communities for 150+ years in the UK.
We deliver sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities by providing technically excellent, data-driven solutions. Our creativity solves today’s challenges while ensuring clean growth and future resilience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility. If you require adjustments during recruitment, please contact equalityřebest@stantec.com.
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