Principal Mechanical Engineer Lead

2 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
About the Role:
Thames Water seeks an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead our team of engineers in shaping the 'Intelligent Client' that will propel us towards our ambitious AMP8 goals and beyond. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for setting technical requirements, refining Technical Asset Standards, and upholding engineering standards in Mechanical Engineering. Your expertise in Mechanical Engineering is essential for the success of our projects.

This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance in the office or site 3-4 days a week. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits such as a car allowance of £5,800 per year, annual bonus, private medical health care, contributory pension, personal medical assessments, and a wider benefits scheme.

Your Key Responsibilities:
* Set precise technical requirements with Project Definition Briefs for strong project foundations.* Refine Technical Asset Standards to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.* Uphold engineering standards in Mechanical Engineering to optimize asset performance.* Lead the development of innovative designs for the water and wastewater sectors.* Inspire teams on mechanically focused projects, driving meaningful change.* Achieve technical sign-off and assurance for seamless project handover.* Support the advancement of innovative technologies through research.

About Us:
At Thames Water, we recognize that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. We strive to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge.

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