Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Projects (AMP8 Framework)
Location: Hybrid 1-2 days a week in Preston
Rate: £450 per day - Outside IR35 (Depending On Experience)
Contract Type: Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension.
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in the water sector to support high-profile projects as part of the AMP8 investment programme. This role is embedded within a multidisciplinary engineering team and focuses on delivering design and technical assurance for water and wastewater treatment schemes across the multiple Water regions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to long-term, sustainable water infrastructure improvements through technically rewarding project work in a flexible and collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver mechanical design solutions for complex water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
* Provide engineering input across all design stages - including concept, feasibility, optioneering, and preliminary design.
* Carry out condition assessments, asset surveys, and root cause analysis for plant and equipment failures.
* Contribute to whole-life cost analysis, project briefs, and technical reports.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve mechanical challenges on operational assets.
* Ensure all solutions are technically robust, compliant with regulations, and aligned with best practices in the water industry.
* Support project delivery and commissioning phases through technical review and assurance.
* Provide engineering advice and mentorship as required to junior members of the team.
Requirements
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE) preferred.
* Minimum 6 years' post-graduate experience.
* Experience delivering mechanical design work in a consultancy or design-led environment.
* Familiarity with AMP7 or AMP8 frameworks is highly desirable.
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to engineering delivery.
Desirable Background
Candidates who have previously worked on frameworks for UK water utilities such as:
* Thames Water
* Wessex Water
* Welsh Water
* Northern Ireland Water
* Anglian Water
* Severn Trent
* United Utilities
* Southern Water
* South West Water
* Northumbrian Water
If you're an experienced mechanical engineer looking to apply your expertise to vital UK water infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you
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