Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design for water and wastewater projects within a UK-focused, design-and-build JV. You will shape the mechanical scope from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions that meet framework standards. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to keep designs on programme and budget while delivering robust, environmentally impactful outcomes. This is a chance to influence major water infrastructure and partner with clients in a one-team approach.

Pay / Benefits

• MMB pension contributions matched 4.5%–7%
• annual bonus schemes
• subscription to professional institutions
• 33 days holiday including holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• flexible working

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover, including P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, safe access and lifting, and above-ground pipe layouts
• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers to ensure designs meet programme, budget, and quality targets
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe design and construction solutions
• Engage with clients to manage relationships and promote a one-team approach to achieving aims
• Support development of the mechanical engineering team through coaching and mentoring engineers and resource planning

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered or Incorporated member of ICE, IMechE, or equivalent experience
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders
• Methodical problem-solving approach
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Water/wastewater experience

• communication
• collaboration
• problem solving
• P&IDs
• valve schedules
• pump calculations

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