Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector
Location: Reading
Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £42,000–£55,000
A great opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a major water provider and support significant engineering programmes across AMP8 and beyond. You will contribute to robust mechanical design delivery, support technical assurance, and work closely with site teams to ensure assets perform to the highest standards.
This role offers exposure to a range of treatment process assets, plus the chance to help develop a strong internal engineering capability.
First Off – What’s In It For You?
£42,000–£55,000 depending on experience
26 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays
Excellent pension contribution
Annual health assessment and comprehensive wellbeing benefits
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical input into design activities, feasibility studies, asset assessments and optioneering
Support the development and improvement of technical standards
Undertake design sign-off and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure engineering regulatory compliance is met
Contribute to the introduction of digital tools and smarter ways of working
Engage with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders
Support the growth of a Centre of Excellence for engineering capability
Skills & Experience
Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or relevant equivalent
Experience delivering design, installation, or commissioning within water utilities
Strong understanding of UK water sector regulatory requirements
Confident working with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders
Practical approach to problem solving, including site investigations
Driving license – required
Interested? Please click ‘apply’ to find out more