Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

A leading engineering and water infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanical engineer with experience in the water and wastewater sector to play a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions across a range of projects.

Responsibilities

Producing and checking mechanical design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, schedules and calculations; Developing cost-effective designs that meet project specifications, programme and budget requirements; Coordinating mechanical designs with other engineering disciplines and contributing to 3D plant/site models; Working closely with construction teams, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure designs are practical and buildable; Supporting proposals and tenders with technical input and cost estimates; Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards, CDM 2015 and health & safety requirements; Supporting the development of engineering processes and procedures; Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers; Maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery

Requirements

Significant experience in mechanical engineering design within the water, wastewater or process engineering sector; Experience designing mechanical aspects of water or wastewater treatment plants; A relevant Engineering degree/HND or equivalent experience; Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution; Good knowledge of water treatment, mechanical engineering and multidisciplinary project delivery; Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant industry standards and regulations, including PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and DSEAR; Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; Experience mentoring or supervising engineering staff; The flexibility to travel to project sites and regional offices when required; Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this position

Nice to have

A relevant Master's degree would be advantageous