Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester area
Contract and Permanent opportunities available
Rates / Salary
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Day Rate negotiable OUTSIDE IR35
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Permanent salary £45,000 to £55,000
Working Arrangements
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Occasional site visits with travel expenses paid
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Working from home available on an occasional basis by prior agreement
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Hybrid working option of one or two days per week for a strong candidate
Project Overview
You will be working on a range of projects across the UK water and wastewater sector, including:
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UMON schemes at sewage treatment works
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Pumped storm storage at CSOs and sewage treatment works
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New build pumping stations and new sewage treatment works
Key Responsibilities
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Produce mechanical design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
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Prepare mechanical design calculations and drawings for water industry projects
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Direct and support CAD technicians
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Prepare scopes of work for subcontract mechanical and electrical design teams and review their outputs
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Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers, prepare technical specifications, and review tender responses
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Prepare design investigations, technical reports, and specifications
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Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and industry standards
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Ensure all design changes are fully implemented and formally recorded
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Estimate design hours for project delivery
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Attend and present at design meetings and project reviews
Candidate Requirements
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Minimum of 5 years mechanical design experience within the UK water industry
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Degree, HND, or equivalent experience from technician level
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Strong IT skills and experience using engineering design tools
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Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards chartership