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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Place Based Thinking, Peterborough
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Location:
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f8982cfb6e21
Job Views: 2
Posted: 23.05.2025
Expiry Date: 07.07.2025
Job Description:
About the @one Alliance
The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation made up of nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment program.
We are preparing for AMP8, an Asset Management Period featuring a larger and more innovative project portfolio, focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
We aim to set global benchmarks, build a better environment, and offer growth opportunities for our workforce. We seek talented individuals to help us deliver this ambitious program.
About Sweco
Transforming society through planning and designing sustainable communities and cities. We address urbanisation, digitalisation, and sustainability challenges with a global expertise and local presence. Our goal is to be our clients' most relevant partner, helping solve their challenges now and in the future.
We promote a healthy work/life balance with an office or site presence of about three days a week. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help us deliver our most exciting AMP yet.
What will you be doing as our new Lead Mechanical Engineer?
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer in our Place Based Thinking team, you will provide technical direction for large water recycling projects, ensuring designs comply with legislation, standards, and are optimized for efficiency and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
* Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies.
* Build professional networks internally and externally.
* Lead and mentor junior engineers.
Role Accountabilities:
Engineering Leadership:
* Report to the Principal Engineer and collaborate with project stakeholders.
* Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance.
* Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
* Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular solutions.
Health & Safety:
* Ensure designs meet statutory and industry standards, including safety regulations.
* Propose solutions to improve health and safety compliance and reduce costs.
* Share knowledge and contribute to lessons learned.
Transformation:
* Utilise digital technologies for project efficiency.
* Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.
* Mentor team members for continuous improvement.
Delivery:
* Guide project designs to be affordable, timely, sustainable, and compliant with Anglian Water’s obligations.
Skills, Experience, and Behaviours:
* Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
* Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in water sector and large projects.
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
* Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and engineering tools like CAD.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Decisive, judgment-based decision-making, integrity, and timeliness.
If you're seeking a career in an innovative environment, apply today!
@OneAlliance vision
A collaborative alliance driving change, setting benchmarks, and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:
* Build trust
* Do the right thing
* Always explore
@OneAlliance Values
We aim to bring environmental and social prosperity through our commitment to Love Every Drop, building trust, doing the right thing, and exploring new opportunities.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Nine partners, endless opportunities.
Join us at Sweco to transform society.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that respects individual contributions. We promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity for all.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure fair treatment for service members and their families. More details at The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, offering guaranteed interviews to qualified applicants under the Equality Act 2010 who request accommodations.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact [emailprotected] with your name, contact method, position, and vacancy number. We will respond promptly.
Note: We may close vacancies early. Our internal recruitment team manages all hiring activity, and we do not accept speculative CVs. Our Preferred Supplier List is reviewed periodically, and non-compliance may affect your application status.
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