Job Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Work Arrangement
Office-based with occasional site visits; hybrid working available
Job Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver high-quality mechanical engineering design for water-sector projects across the UK. The role covers a range of technically challenging schemes including sewage treatment works upgrades, pumped storm storage, new-build pumping stations, and wastewater treatment assets. You will support the team across outline, detailed, and construction phases, ensuring deliverables meet safety, quality, integration, and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce mechanical design calculations, drawings, and associated deliverables
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Ensure outputs satisfy safety, quality, and integration requirements
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Direct, support, and develop CAD technicians
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Prepare scopes for and review deliverables from subcontract M&E design teams
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Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers; prepare specifications and review tenders
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Prepare design investigations, reports, and technical documentation
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Ensure compliance with technical, professional, and organisational standards
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Implement and record design changes in line with project requirements
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Estimate hours required for design packages and support programme planning
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Attend meetings, design reviews, and presentations, representing the mechanical discipline professionally
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum 10 years’ mechanical design experience in the UK water industry
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Graduate, HND, or significant experience from technician level
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Good IT proficiency and familiarity with design tools
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Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership
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Strong communication, organisation, and planning skills
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
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Chartered Engineer
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Experience in hydraulic design and UMON schemes
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Experience with clean and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infra designs
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Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and engineering drawing practices
Key Skills
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Strong technical capability
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Problem solving and analytical skills
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Results-focused and organised
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Excellent communication and collaboration
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Commitment to self-development and mentoring others
Why Consider This Role
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Work on technically challenging mechanical design projects across the UK water sector
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Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary engineering team
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Opportunity to develop skills and influence delivery across outline, detailed, and construction phases
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Exposure to a variety of clean water, wastewater, pumping, and treatment projects