Overview
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in the water and wastewater sector. Lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, across AMP 8 and AMP 9, for multiple water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
The Role
* Lead the 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 pursue continuous improvement across projects and designs
* Support addressing challenges across teams, contributing your experience to define solutions
* Assist less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery
* Liaison with project managers and commercial teams
* Attend site visits during and after projects
* Produce and deliver technical presentations during client visits and meetings
We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, with some flexible working. Roles are available in Bath (Head Office), Newport, Poole or Maidstone offices and will relate to the clients those offices support. This is based on a 42.5 hour contract, Monday to Friday.
At Bridges we are more than Engineers. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. We shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large, diverse team focused on Safe & Happy People, sustainability, and innovation.
Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, and include roles as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, supporting our Tier 1 contractor clients in subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in a senior mechanical design role
* 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
* Autodesk 3D CAD packages
* Microsoft Office
* 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
Equality
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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