Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design reviews to ensure safety, performance, and compliance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects on time, with a focus on sustainability and lifecycle value. You will promote digital tools and modular construction while driving safety and cost efficiency. Mentoring junior engineers and engaging with project leaders will support technical excellence and strategic decisions across major infrastructure programs.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working
• up to 40% remote working
• 25 days paid annual leave
• maternity/adoption leave pay
• pension
• share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• lead and review mechanical designs for compliance, safety and performance
• collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
• promote digital tools and modular construction techniques
• drive health & safety by design and identify improvements to reduce whole-life costs
• champion sustainability, carbon reduction, and innovation across the design lifecycle
• mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• work closely with project and engineering leaders to contribute to strategic decisions

Key requirements

• degree in Mechanical Engineering
• preferably chartered or working towards chartered status
• proven mechanical design experience, ideally in the water sector or similar complex infrastructure
• strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety legislation, and construction principles
• leadership experience with coaching, mentoring and developing others
• proficiency in CAD and engineering software
• confident decision-maker with collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

• collaborative mindset
• leadership and mentoring
• strong communication
• problem-solving
• CAD
• engineering software

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