Mechanical Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater | Manchester (Hybrid)
Location: Manchester – Hybrid working available
Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35)
Want to design infrastructure that keeps the UK’s water and wastewater networks running safely and efficiently? Ready to take ownership of technical delivery while working on nationally important treatment works upgrades?
Our client is expanding their specialist design team and is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions across major UK water industry projects.
What You’ll Do
Design mechanical solutions that meet safety, quality, and technical standards
Produce design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
Direct and support CAD technicians
Prepare scopes and review outputs from subcontract M&E design teams
Liaise with suppliers, review tenders, and specify equipment
Carry out design investigations and technical reporting
Ensure design changes are tracked and fully implemented
Estimate design hours and support project planning
Present designs and attend stakeholder and client meetings
Who You Are
You’re a practical, detail-focused engineer who understands water industry standards and enjoys seeing your designs come to life. You bring:
5+ years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water industry
Graduate, HND, or strong technician-level experience
Good IT and design software skills
Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership
Strong communication and coordination skills
⭐ Desirable
Chartered Engineer status
Hydraulic design experience
UMON scheme experience
Wastewater & clean water (infra and non-infra) project exposure
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and drawing practices
The Projects You’ll Work On
You’ll support varied, nationwide water infrastructure schemes including:
UMON 3 & 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works
Mechanical design for wastewater and clean water treatment facilities
Both infrastructure and non-infrastructure programmes
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary or strong contract rates (Outside IR35)
Hybrid working options (minimum 3 days office-based)
Workplace pension & employee benefits scheme (perm)
Ongoing training and career development
Free parking
Great transport links
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you want to design meaningful water infrastructure projects, work with a motivated team, and build your career in a growing sector, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Design. Deliver. Improve. Help shape the future of the UK water industry.
Similar job titles: Mechanical Design Engineer – Water, Mechanical Engineer – Wastewater, M&E Design Engineer – Water Industry, Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Treatment, MEICA Design Engineer, Water Process Mechanical Engineer
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation