As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Water Utilities, you will lead mechanical infrastructure design for water supply and wastewater projects. You’ll work within a cross‑country MEP team to deliver design concepts, technical assurance, and compliance with UK and international standards. The role offers exposure to prestigious infrastructure settings and potential broader contributions across the MEP discipline. You will shape safe, efficient water systems while collaborating with clients and global colleagues.
Pay / Benefits
28 days' holiday plus UK bank/public holidays
Formalised development plans and yearly promotions
Private health care for you and dependents
Flexible and hybrid working conditions
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Responsibilities
Contribute to design for a broad client base across projects
Plan design work and deliverables with the MEP team
Develop and technically assure designs using relevant software
Ensure compliance with local and international standards
Coordinate multi-disciplinary project aspects
Mentor junior team members in design
Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
Key requirements
Degree in mechanical engineering or similar
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent
Experience in mechanical systems design
Ability to provide technically sound solutions and act as discipline lead
Solid understanding of water-based systems (pressurised mains, pumping stations, treatment works)
Experience with hydraulic modelling of pipe networks (steady state and transient)
Knowledge of pipe support and stress calculations
Exposure to lifting equipment, actuated gates, building services (advantage)
Experience with 3D and BIM design
Knowledge of UK Water Industry Specifications (WIMES)
Experience applying CDM2015 to design tasks
Experience in design and build projects (beneficial)
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