Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
Location
Derby, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 06, 2026
**Are you ready to steer the MEICA strategy for one of the most ambitious eras in UK water history?**
At Stantec, we aren’t just preparing for the future; we are currently delivering it. With AMP8 well underway, we are managing record-breaking levels of investment. We are looking for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership and strategic mentorship across the Midlands. This role could be based from our offices in Birmingham, Redditch or Derby.
The Role: Influence, Lead, Deliver
This is a high-visibility leadership position with the potential opportunity to take on regional leadership of the discipline. As a Senior Principal, you aren’t just a technical expert; you are a guardian of engineering excellence and a pivotal figure in our regional growth.
+ **Strategic Oversight:** Lead complex mechanical design for large-scale infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, from initial feasi...
At Stantec, we aren’t just preparing for the future; we are currently delivering it. With AMP8 well underway, we are managing record-breaking levels of investment. We are looking for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership and strategic mentorship across the Midlands. This role could be based from our offices in Birmingham, Redditch or Derby.
The Role: Influence, Lead, Deliver
This is a high-visibility leadership position with the potential opportunity to take on regional leadership of the discipline. As a Senior Principal, you aren’t just a technical expert; you are a guardian of engineering excellence and a pivotal figure in our regional growth.
+ **Strategic Oversight:** Lead complex mechanical design for large-scale infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, from initial feasi...