💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water)

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Sweco UK Ltd
📍 leeds, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
leeds, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our design team in Leeds. The role supports a multi‑disciplinary department that delivers detailed designs for water‑related projects across the UK. It can be worked flexibly with a minimum of three days per week in office and the option for adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

  • Providing technical leadership and acting as Technical Authority for mechanical engineering across a portfolio of projects and frameworks.
  • Leading the delivery of feasibility, optioneering, outline and detailed mechanical design packages for water and wastewater projects.
  • Taking overall responsibility for the technical quality, consistency and governance of mechanical engineering deliverables.
  • Approving design deliverables including P&IDs, calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, technical reports and procurement documentation....