Principal Mechanical Engineer in Southampton, Hampshire
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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
Locations: Southampton, Brighton or Kingshill
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office
Salary: £70-75k
With major AMP8 investment and strong regional growth, Advance TRS are working with a leading consultancy who are expanding their engineering team. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to step into a regional lead role-combining technical excellence with people leadership and mentoring responsibility.
What You'll Do
Act as a regional technical lead for mechanical design, influencing project direction and best practice
Lead mechanical design across the full lifecycle - from feasibility and optioneering to detailed design and construction support
Deliver innovative solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance systems and wider water infrastructure
Mentor, support and develop junior engineers, with opportunities to take on formal line management
Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, clients, contractors and supply chain partners to drive positive outcomes
About You
Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (Chartered or working toward)
Strong background in detailed design within the water industry
Experience working with delivery contractors is beneficial
Natural leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing others
Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with team leadership
What's on Offer
Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in the office
Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more
Flexible working arrangements
Meaningful, exciting projects across the UK & Ireland
Industry-leading training, development and paid professional memberships
A workplace recognised for excellence and sustainability
Apply now or contact Molly Brown for more information.
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- Location:
- Southampton
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical