Senior Mechanical Engineer

Do you thrive on solving complex mechanical challenges from concept through to delivery?
Are you ready to take your mechanical engineering career to the next level?

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join an engineering team delivering a portfolio of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a 12-month contract opportunity, operating Outside IR35, offering £50-£55 per hour through a Limited Company. The successful contractor will provide mechanical engineering expertise across the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

The Role

The role would suit an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the UK water and wastewater sector, particularly those with experience delivering treatment works, pumping stations and associated mechanical infrastructure.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review technical specifications, calculations, drawings, schedules and engineering reports.
• Develop mechanical equipment specifications covering pumps, pipework, valves, pressure systems, tanks, screens and treatment process equipment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including civil, process, electrical and ICA engineers.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments and value engineering exercises.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, relevant legislation, industry regulations and applicable engineering standards.
• Provide technical support through procurement, installation, commissioning and project handover.
• Review supplier quotations, technical submissions, equipment data and vendor documentation.
• Attend site visits and provide engineering support where required.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects against programme, technical and quality requirements.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water and wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and relevant UK engineering standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Previous experience working in a contractor or consultancy environment.
• It's great if you also have the following
• Experience working on AMP programmes.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience working with United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent Water or other UK water utility frameworks.
• Knowledge of BIM and multidisciplinary design environments.
• Experience supporting projects through construction and commissioning.

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Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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