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Role purpose
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in the water and wastewater sector? Due to continued success building on our existing framework agreements and a confident growth plan in AMP 8 and AMP 9 across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, we are seeking an innovative professional to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Join our dynamic and growing team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for engineering sustainable assets our valued customers are proud to own and operate.
The Role
* Lead the mechanical design and specification of water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure
* Oversee project delivery from concept through to detailed design and construction support
* Develop detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards
* Produce mechanical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations
* Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs
* Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions
* Assist less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery
* Liaise with project managers and commercial teams
* Attend site, both during and after projects
* Produce and carry out technical presentations during client visits and meetings
We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and we also offer some flexible working. Roles are available in our Bath (Head Office), Newport, Poole or Maidstone offices and will relate to the clients those offices support. This is based on a 40hr contract Monday to Friday.
About Bridges
As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024 and have a large, diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People who bring innovation and evolution to deliver diverse projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience working in a senior mechanical design role
* Relevant engineering qualification such as a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, HNC, or HND
* Experience in mechanical systems design, site general arrangement design (2D and/or 3D), design project coordination, leading and supporting teams, chemical dosing, and water quality monitoring
* Proficiency with Autodesk 3D CAD packages and Microsoft Office packages
* Specific water industry‑based design experience
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
* Extended annual leave allowance with option to purchase up to an additional 3 days per year
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Bike 2 Work scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
* Employee recognition schemes
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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