Role Purpose
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with a 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’re seeking a confident, innovative professional to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
Join our dynamic and growing team as a Mechanical Design Engineer passionate about engineering sustainable assets that our valued customers are proud to own and operate.
Role is available in our Midsomer Norton Office (Head Office), Newport office, Bath (Head Office), or Newport offices.
The Role
* 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.
The role is a 40‑hour contract Monday to Friday with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and flexible working opportunities.
Requirements
* 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:
o Mechanical systems design.
o Site general arrangement design, 2D and/or 3D.
o Design project coordination, leading and supporting teams.
o Chemical dosing.
o Water quality monitoring.
* Proficiency with Autodesk 3D CAD packages.
* Proficiency with 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.
We are a family‑run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, committed to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success. We are also holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, reflecting our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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