Senior Mechanical Engineer

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team and deliver high-quality engineering design services across complex water industry projects. This role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary designs, ensuring cost-effective solutions, and adhering to health and safety standards, while mentoring staff and contributing to the development of department processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce design layouts that are cost-effective, meet specifications, and can be efficiently constructed and commissioned, considering all associated costs (design, materials, erection, and interdisciplinary impacts).

• Ensure the application of standard practices and maintain competitiveness in design solutions.

• Provide estimates and feedback to the Proposals department.

• Work within established procedures to help develop and review departmental processes, ensuring smooth operations.

• Coordinate designs across all disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.

• Maintain records throughout the contract lifecycle and ensure customer satisfaction through quality delivery.

• Support the development and supervision of staff, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.

• Consider environmental and health and safety issues in all designs.

Essential:

• Significant experience in delivering process plant systems within the water industry.

• Understanding of water and sewage treatment processes.

• Experience in managing/mentoring staff in relevant design disciplines.

• Membership (or nearing membership) of a professional institution.

• Relevant engineering qualifications (HND or degree in a related discipline).

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, process, electrical engineering, and project management.

• Ability to analyse and present technical proposals clearly.

• Proficient in computer software and tools, and holds a valid driving license.

Desirable:

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Experience with digital design in design and construct projects.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.