Overview
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the UK water industry, providing innovative mechanical design solutions within an engineering design consultancy. They will collaborate closely with clients, CAD technicians, and subcontracted teams to ensure all projects meet industry standards and project requirements, while also having the opportunity to mentor junior staff. This position is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for hybrid work arrangements available by prior agreement.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical design solutions that meet safety, quality, and project requirements.
- Produce mechanical design calculations, specifications, and drawings for water industry projects.
- Lead and mentor CAD technicians in design practices.
- Prepare scopes of work for subcontracted M&E design teams and review their deliverables.
- Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers, preparing technical specifications and evaluating tender submissions.
- Produce design reports, investigations, and technical specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.
- Manage and document design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- 5–10 years' mechanical design experience within the UK water industry.
- Degree, HND, or equivalent engineering qualification (or significant technician-level experience).
- Strong IT skills and familiarity with design software.
- Membership in a relevant professional engineering institution.
- Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
- Good understanding of UK water industry design standards and practices.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable.
- Experience with hydraulic design and knowledge of electrical design and control systems is a plus.