Location
Manchester or Warrington

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions? Join Stantec and help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities! AMP8 is an exciting time for the water industry and for Stantec's role within it. With record levels of investment and ongoing growth plans in the region, there are plenty of opportunities within our engineering teams. We are seeking a Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer to support our important work for United Utilities. You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations. This role involves leading mechanical design for infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations, and more. You will collaborate closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners, and other stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes. Additionally, you will mentor and guide more junior engineers within the team.

About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, supporting radical economic changes, and meeting future community needs. Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and building an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent.

Why Join Us?
- Our People Culture: A close-knit team proud of a friendly and collaborative environment.
- Awards: International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, consistently ranked in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies worldwide.
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Exciting projects across the UK&I sectors.
- Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.

Experience
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject.
- Chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
- Previous experience in detailed design within the water industry.
- Experience working for or with delivery contractors is beneficial.
- Line management experience is advantageous as there may be opportunities to take on such responsibilities.

About You
- Passionate about sustainable engineering solutions.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Motivated to contribute to positive environmental and community outcomes.

Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status desirable or actively pursuing chartership.