Senior/ Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector
Contract - outside of scope of IR35
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week on site)
Duration: 12 months+
We are supporting a leading consultancy delivering increased volumes of mechanical design work within the UK water sector, driven by the demands of AMP8 frameworks. This is a long-term contract opportunity for experienced engineers to play a central role in delivering high-impact projects for multiple end clients across clean and wastewater infrastructure.
The Role
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will:
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Lead the delivery of mechanical design services across a portfolio of water sector projects
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Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and CDM regulations
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Deliver high-quality, auditable documentation and technical records
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Support Project Discipline Engineers and Engineering Managers with scoped design packages
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Liaise across disciplines, supply chain, and partners to enable successful project outcomes
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Assist with team selection and oversight through SQEP processes
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Monitor progress, ensure technical assurance, and support risk and quality management
What You’ll Bring
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Proven experience in mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure
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In-depth knowledge of AMP programme delivery and UK water sector requirements
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Strong understanding of CDM, QA procedures, and compliance processes
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Ability to manage multi-package design scopes across time, cost, and quality objectives
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Collaborative working style with a proactive and quality-focused mindset
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Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to successful design delivery
This contract offers a clear opportunity to make a lasting impact within a highly regulated sector and contribute to the delivery of future-ready infrastructure. Contractors seeking longer-term work with potential for permanent transition are encouraged to apply.
