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MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Location:

Midlands

Salary:

£50,000 - £60,000

Contract:

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Role Summary:

An established engineering organisation delivering projects across the UK water and wastewater sector is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its multi-disciplinary design team.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Engineering

  • Deliver mechanical design for UK water and wastewater assets including:

  • Pumping stations and treatment works

  • Mechanical process plant and pipework systems

  • Screens, filters, chemical dosing, and sludge handling equipment

  • Produce and review design deliverables such as:

  • P&IDs and mechanical layouts

  • GA drawings and equipment schedules

  • Mechanical calculations and technical specifications

Project Delivery

  • Support feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering.

  • Assist with procurement through technical specifications and supplier queries.

  • Review vendor drawings and technical submissions.

  • Provide site-based technical support during installation and commissioning where required.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure designs comply with:

  • UK water industry standards (WIMES, water company specifications)

  • Relevant British and European Standards

  • CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements

  • Contribute to design risk assessments, HAZOPs, and design reviews.

  • Support ISO 9001 quality processes.

The Candidate:

Essential

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

  • Strong experience in mechanical design within the UK water or wastewater sector.

  • Good knowledge of mechanical process equipment used in UK water treatment.

  • Experience producing mechanical drawings, calculations, and specifications.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

  • Working toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

  • Experience working on AMP capital delivery frameworks.

  • Site experience supporting construction and commissioning.

  • Awareness of sustainability and energy-efficient design.

The Offer:

  • Salary £50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

  • Pension scheme

  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Life insurance

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Career development and progression within the UK water sector

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