Mechanical Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Lawler Consulting
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Location: Choppington
Job Description:

Major New Village Development – Scotland

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery of site-wide water and firefighting infrastructure for a major new village development in Scotland. This is an 18‑month contract appointment, aligned with the infrastructure design and delivery programme.

Contract Basis

Engagement Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 18 months

Outside IR35 Status

Scope of Services

  • Design of combined boosted cold water and firefighting networks.
  • Design and sizing of potable and fire water storage tanks.
  • Booster pump selection and duty / standby philosophy.
  • Fire hydrant network layout and fire‑flow compliance.
  • Water treatment systems including filtration and dosing.
  • Liaison with Scottish Water and Fire Authorities.
  • Hydraulic calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
  • Support through construction, commissioning, and adoption.

Regulatory Context

  • Scottish Water technical guidance.
  • BS EN 805 – Water supply systems.
  • BS 9990 – Firefighting water mains and hydrants.
  • Building (Scotland) Regulations – Technical Handbooks.
  • CIBSE guidance and UK best practice.

Required Experience

  • Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience delivering site‑wide water infrastructure.
  • Experience with combined domestic and fire systems.
  • Storage tanks, pumps, and fire‑flow design experience.
  • Authority liaison experience.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026