Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. We believe that everyone has an important role to play and together, with the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver greater impact.

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with previous consultancy experience to join our Places Design Practice. In this role, you will deliver elegant and efficient mechanical design solutions on exciting and challenging projects for key clients. Our work supports the creation and enhancement of smart, safe, and sustainable places where people live, work, learn, and thrive — including new homes, shops, workplaces, schools, hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, and data and distribution centres.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead mechanical design on larger projects, collaborating closely with other design disciplines to ensure integrated overall solutions. You will present complex technical solutions to clients and manage project teams of up to 10 people, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development. You will also manage the performance of team members and sub-contractors, identifying and resolving any issues to ensure successful project delivery.

Experience
- Previous experience working in a consultancy environment
- Proven track record in a similar Principal Mechanical Engineer role
- Experience leading mechanical design on large projects
- Ability to manage and support junior engineers and project teams

About you
- Passionate about improving quality of life through engineering solutions
- Strong team player who values collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to clients
- Committed to delivering sustainable and innovative design solutions

Qualifications
- BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation