Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

1 week ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Stantec Full time

Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector Join Stantec in Leeds as a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer passionate about creating sustainable solutions. The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior to Principal grade Mechanical Engineer to join our growing engineering teams in Leeds. You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations. You will lead mechanical design for infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations and more. You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. You will also mentor and guide junior engineers. About You You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward it. You have previous experience of detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for or with delivery contractors would be beneficial. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to take on line management responsibilities, and previous experience of this would be considered. Why Join us? Our People Culture: We are a close‑knit team proud of our friendly and collaborative environment. Awards: Stantec was awarded International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, and we are consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world. Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more. Flexible working arrangements. Great projects across all our sectors in the UK and Ireland. Industry‑leading training and development, and paid professional subscriptions. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450+ locations globally. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, designing, delivering and managing the infrastructure that supports sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We comply with laws and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inclusive environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is crucial to our success. If you are excited by this role but think your experience doesn’t exactly match, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is accessible to all; please contact [email protected] if you need any support. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Industries Business Consulting and Services Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr



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