Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

Overview

In this role you will deliver mechanical design across water and wastewater projects, working within a multidisciplinary team to shape infrastructure that improves performance and resilience. You’ll progress from concept to construction, supported by mentors and development opportunities. You will tackle feasibility studies, optioneering, and detailed design, collaborating with clients and project managers to drive high-quality solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to essential water infrastructure across the UK while advancing your Chartered Engineer journey. Join a collaborative, growth-oriented team with a clear path to progression and impact.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid / flexible working
• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical designs for water and wastewater facilities, pumping stations and related infrastructure
• Prepare calculations, equipment schedules, specifications and engineering documents
• Support feasibility studies, optioneering and detailed design activities
• Collaborate with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver solutions
• Assist with technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Pursue professional development with guidance from experienced engineers and mentors

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience delivering or supporting mechanical design projects
• Understanding of mechanical systems in water/wastewater infrastructure or related process industry
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive approach to learning and development

• communication
• problem-solving
• teamwork / collaboration
• mechanical design for water and wastewater facilities
• preparing calculations, specifications and technical documentation
• feasibility studies and optioneering

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