Job Description
My Client is recruiting for a Mechanical/Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector\n\nWe are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead/Mechanical Engineer based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available. \n\nWe are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce.
We're looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.\n With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer's expectations will come under greater scrutiny. We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen? \n\nWe are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.\n As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects.
Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.\n Key Responsibilities:\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.\nChampion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.\nLead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team. Role Accountabilities:\n Engineering Leadership:\n\nReport regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.\nReview design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.\nContribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.\nDrive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.Health & Safety:\n\nEnsure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.\nOffer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.\nManage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.Transformation:\n\nEmbrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.\nSupport efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.\nMentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.Delivery\n\nGive guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, are sustainable and meet Client's project obligations.Experience and Qualifications:\n\nA bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or Similar\nProven experience in mechanical engineering directly in the water sector\nStrong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices\nProficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills\nIdeally chartered or working towards Chartership