We're seeking a knowledgeable and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and technical delivery of mechanical systems across water and water recycling (non-infrastructure) projects. In this senior role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that engineering solutions are technically sound, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with project goals.
Responsibilities
* Leading mechanical design activities across a portfolio of projects, from initial feasibility through to detailed design and delivery support.
* Producing and reviewing technical specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
* Coordinating closely with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors to achieve integrated project outcomes.
* Supporting hazard studies, design reviews, and safety assessments such as HAZOP and HAZCON.
* Driving innovation by adopting digital design tools, promoting offsite construction, and contributing to decarbonisation efforts.
* Providing support during construction and commissioning phases, resolving technical queries and ensuring buildability.
* Offering technical leadership to junior engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them develop their skills.
Qualifications
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline); Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is desirable, or working towards it.
* Strong experience delivering mechanical design within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
* In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, UK design codes, CDM regulations, and health and safety requirements.
* Competence in using CAD and other design tools (e.g. Autodesk Plant 3D, or similar).
* A collaborative mindset, with experience working in multidisciplinary environments.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical detail clearly and confidently.
* A problem-solving approach with a drive to innovate, improve efficiency, and embed sustainable thinking.
Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.
As part of Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we are on a mission 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. At @one Alliance, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.
This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. About Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.
Benefits
* Pension matched by employer up to 7%
* Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
* Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
* 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
* Gym Membership discounts UK wide
* Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available
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