Prinicpal Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
My client does more than deliver essential services. They help protect one of the most precious resources and support the communities every day. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility, they’re working to transform the way water is managed across the South of England.
As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in your relevant discipline i.e. Civil/Mechanical/EICA/Process/Network Modelling/Hydraulics, to a design team in the delivery of water and/or wastewater projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop outline designs for cutting-edge, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible water recycling plants and other advanced facilities.
What we would like from the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or incorporated Engineer status with the IET or equivalent institution
A minimum of 8 years’ experience within a relevant industry
Excellent communication. Leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges
Full Driving licence, as you’ll be attending site visits
What we offer the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
Competitive salary doe
Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days of annual leave
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months' service)
If this opportunity as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in your relevant discipline i.e. Civil/Mechanical/EICA/Process/Network Modelling/Hydraulics, to a design team in the delivery of water and/or wastewater projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop outline designs for cutting-edge, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible water recycling plants and other advanced facilities.
What we would like from the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or incorporated Engineer status with the IET or equivalent institution
A minimum of 8 years’ experience within a relevant industry
Excellent communication. Leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges
Full Driving licence, as you’ll be attending site visits
What we offer the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
Competitive salary doe
Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days of annual leave
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months' service)
If this opportunity as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
Reference: 225223038
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Prinicpal Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
My client does more than deliver essential services. They help protect one of the most precious resources and support the communities every day. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility, they’re working to transform the way water is managed across the South of England.
As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in your relevant discipline i.e. Civil/Mechanical/EICA/Process/Network Modelling/Hydraulics, to a design team in the delivery of water and/or wastewater projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop outline designs for cutting-edge, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible water recycling plants and other advanced facilities.
What we would like from the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or incorporated Engineer status with the IET or equivalent institution
A minimum of 8 years’ experience within a relevant industry
Excellent communication. Leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges
Full Driving licence, as you’ll be attending site visits
What we offer the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
Competitive salary doe
Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days of annual leave
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months' service)
If this opportunity as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in your relevant discipline i.e. Civil/Mechanical/EICA/Process/Network Modelling/Hydraulics, to a design team in the delivery of water and/or wastewater projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop outline designs for cutting-edge, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible water recycling plants and other advanced facilities.
What we would like from the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or incorporated Engineer status with the IET or equivalent institution
A minimum of 8 years’ experience within a relevant industry
Excellent communication. Leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges
Full Driving licence, as you’ll be attending site visits
What we offer the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
Competitive salary doe
Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days of annual leave
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months' service)
If this opportunity as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
Reference: 225223038
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