Mechanical Design Engineer - Wastewater

Altera Recruitment Group is proud to be supporting a key client within the UK water sector as they look to appoint a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing design team that plays a pivotal role in delivering both clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Design Engineer:

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Lead the mechanical design process on complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure water projects, from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

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Oversee multi-disciplinary collaboration with civil, electrical, process, and ICA engineers to ensure effective project outcomes.

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Act as technical lead for both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all legislative, quality, and safety standards.

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Support project planning, documentation, and troubleshooting through regular site visits and team coordination.

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Contribute to the strategic development of a growing design business, shaping processes, mentoring junior staff, and driving engineering best practice.

Candidate Requirements

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Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Chartered Engineer status (CEng) is highly desirable.

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5-8 years' experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within the UK water or wastewater sector.

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Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with a strong focus on innovation, practicality, and cost-efficiency.

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Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

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Comfortable attending sites, interpreting technical drawings, and specifying components, equipment, and materials.

What's on Offer

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Salary offering £55,000 - 65,000 per annum DOE

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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities

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Comprehensive health and wellbeing support and Financial protection plans and savings schemes

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Lifestyle benefits including retail discounts and employee support services

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A collaborative work culture with career progression opportunities, mentoring, and technical development.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Megan Weald
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Altera Recruitment Group