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Lead mechanical engineer

Peterborough
Mott Macdonald
Mechanical engineer
Posted: 16 September
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Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @One Alliance, we aim to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

In this role you will be employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, with both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

We are agile in our working approach and committed to providing a flexible environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.


What will you be doing as our new Lead Mechanical Engineer?

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are compliant with legislation and standards, and optimized for efficiency and sustainability.


Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
* Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
* Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @One Alliance.
* Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.


Role Accountabilities


Engineering Leadership

* Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
* Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
* Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
* Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.


Health & Safety

* Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
* Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
* Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.


Transformation

* Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
* Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
* Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.


A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours…

You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field to be successful in this role, and have proven experience in mechanical engineering (preferably within the water sector). You have strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills.


What can we offer

You will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate with your experience. Our core benefits include:

* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over
* Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
* Life assurance of 4 x salary
* Income protection
* Private medical insurance
* Health cash plan
* Car allowance
* Annual professional institution subscription costs
* Career and professional development opportunities
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