About the role
Ready to lead the future of engineering? We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on innovation and solving complex challenges. Join us and help shape the ‘Intelligent Client’ that will drive our AMP8 ambitions and beyond.
Hybrid – Clearwater Court (Reading). You will be required in the office and on-site 2‑3 days a week and as the business requires.
36 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working opportunities. You must have a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for this role.
What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
* Complete the design of complex engineering processes in the water and wastewater industry.
* Support multidisciplinary teams in developing solutions to engineering challenges for operational plants to ensure adherence to stringent design codes.
* Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for mechanically biased projects.
* Undertake equipment failure root cause analysis investigations to establish failure methods and reduce the impact and future occurrence.
* Provide technical input into project definition briefs.
* Provide mechanical input into asset surveys and plant condition assessments, feasibility studies, whole‑life costing, and preliminary designs.
* Provide technical sign‑off and assurance during technical delivery, including handover.
* Ensure we are compliant with engineering‑based regulatory requirements in their area.
* Support testing and development of new technologies for implementation in research projects.
* Provide the technical sign‑off (accountability) and assurance that the project's needs will be fulfilled during technical delivery, including handover and commissioning.
What you should bring to the role
* Be a recognised senior engineer (Chartered or close to achieving Chartered Status) in Mechanical Engineering with experience in the water industry or a closely related equivalent sector.
* Be degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering with a relevant awarding body/working towards chartership.
* Have design engineering experience.
* Provide background on supporting quantity surveyors/cost estimating teams in scope development for cost modelling and budgetary proposals.
* Be knowledgeable in any of the following: pumps/pipe systems, sludge, gas/CHP systems, and water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
* Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary from £55,000 to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service.
* Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well‑being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Equal Opportunity
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process.
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