Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
12 Month Contract | Hybrid | South East Preferred

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering innovative infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. You will join a multi-disciplinary design team working on complex water and wastewater projects, supporting the delivery of major UK infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or coordinate a team of Mechanical Engineers delivering design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects

Produce and review technical deliverables including design reports, calculations, drawings and scopes of work

Deliver mechanical design solutions across pumping systems and water/wastewater treatment facilities

Collaborate with project management teams to meet project milestones, budgets and programmes

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers

Support bid proposals and technical submissions

Ensure compliance with UK design standards, legislation and quality assurance processes

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer preferred

Proven experience delivering mechanical design within the water sector

Strong knowledge of pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing systems

Understanding of UK design standards, CDM and DSEAR

Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Contract Details

Minimum 12-month contract

Hybrid working available

Candidates ideally based in the South East