Principal Mechanical Engineer

As we prepare to deliver a significant capital programme over the next five years, we're investing in the growth and development of our design department.

We're seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with water industry experience to help shape the future of our water infrastructure department by bringing strong technical expertise, innovative thinking and leadership to our team.

What you'll do

This is a unique opportunity to influence major projects from concept to construction, delivering innovative, sustainable, and best-value solutions that are safe to build, operate, and maintain. 

Your typical day-to-day in this role can include:

• contributing to the overall strategic technical direction and standards for our Mechanical Engineering team
• leading mechanical design across the full spectrum of water and wastewater infrastructure, including abstraction, boreholes, treatment works and sewage networks
• developing and evaluating options to identify the least whole-life cost solutions
• reviewing and approving mechanical schedules, drawings and P&IDs
• reviewing and approving technical reports, calculations, designs and drawings for compliance with our health and safety, technical, legal and environmental standards
• providing expert technical guidance and mentoring to support Mechanical Engineers in developing appropriate and cost-effective solutions
• collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure scope alignment and integrated delivery
• mentoring junior Engineers and actively contributing to team development
• preparing design fee proposals and scheme design programmes
• liaising with Site Managers on technical issues 
• ensuring design proceeds in line with budgetary and programme constraints, and that the project management team are aware of the state of progress.

What you'll need

You'll need to be a proactive, solutions-focused engineer with a passion for excellence and innovation.

You'll bring: 

• a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• a minimum of 2 Asset Management Periods of Water industry experience  
• extensive experience ideally within the water industry, but other relevant industries can be considered
• a Chartered Engineering qualification with a relevant institution
• experience working with contractors, clients and stakeholders
• strong understanding of risk management, particularly environmental risks
• excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• a positive, adaptable mindset and a strong team ethic.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.