Senior Mechanical Engineer

Water & Wastewater Sector

Warrington, Chorley or Brighouse | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

A leading UK engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing design team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects, delivering innovative mechanical design solutions from concept through to construction.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you'll play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes across the UK water sector. Projects include pumping stations, treatment works, screening systems, chemical dosing installations and sludge handling facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical designs across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages.
• Produce and review engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports and specifications.
• Develop cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions aligned with client requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and site teams throughout project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Assist with project planning, resource allocation and budget management.
• Support bid activities, site inspections and occasional construction-stage activities.
  

Requirements

• Experience delivering mechanical design solutions within the water or wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of pumping stations, treatment processes and associated mechanical equipment.
• AutoCAD 2D proficiency.
• Experience using pump selection and pump calculation software.
• Ability to undertake site surveys and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Volunteering days and charitable giving initiatives
• Clear career development opportunities within a growing organisation
  

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