Senior Mechanical Engineer

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We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work predominantly within the Water industry but you may also cover wider utilities, infrastructure and industrial clients.

You will work on water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects – leading feasibility studies, detailed design, and fee bids. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in HAZOPs and design reviews, and produce hydraulic calculations for pumps and screens.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Willing to lead and/or contribute on feasibility, outline and detailed design projects.
  • Tendering and developing fee bids.
  • Design management and coordination of multi-discipline projects.
  • Leading/conducting site visits as and when required.
  • Liaising with and supporting internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
  • Support junior engineers with development and potential mentoring.
  • Production of required deliverables to time, cost and quality.
  • Providing technical guidance and solutions on projects and assisting other engineers.
  • Developing and delivering innovative solutions for clients.
  • Checking and reviewing of documents.
  • Assisting with developing smarter ways of working through new tools, techniques etc.
  • Maintaining personal development and CPD.
  • Supporting the Aqua family Mission 25 goals for future growth of the company.

Qualifications:

  • Water Industry or wider utilities experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and associated equipment/systems.
  • Commercial awareness of clients and factors that affect the project and impacts on Aqua Consultants.
  • Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience of projects from feasibility to outline and detailed design.
  • Production of calculations e.g., hydraulic pump calculations, screens etc.
  • Production of schedules, documents, reports, drawings, datasheets etc.
  • Degree qualified within mechanical engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership (within next 6 months).
  • Onsite experience would be preferable.
  • CAD skills would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of WIMES and other industry standards

What we would like to offer you:

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Company pension
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
  • Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
  • Training and career progression opportunities
  • Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
  • Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave

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Company: Aqua Consultants
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work predominantly within the Water industry but you may also cover wider utilities, infrastructure and industrial clients.

You will work on water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects – leading feasibility studies, detailed design, and fee bids. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in HAZOPs and design reviews, and produce hydraulic calculations for pumps and screens.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Willing to lead and/or contribute on feasibility, outline and detailed design projects.
  • Tendering and developing fee bids.
  • Design management and coordination of multi-discipline projects.
  • Leading/conducting site visits as and when required.
  • Liaising with and supporting internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
  • Support junior engineers with development and potential mentoring.
  • Production of required deliverables to time, cost and quality.
  • Providing technical guidance and solutions on projects and assisting other engineers.
  • Developing and delivering innovative solutions for clients.
  • Checking and reviewing of documents.
  • Assisting with developing smarter ways of working through new tools, techniques etc.
  • Maintaining personal development and CPD.
  • Supporting the Aqua family Mission 25 goals for future growth of the company.

Qualifications:

  • Water Industry or wider utilities experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and associated equipment/systems.
  • Commercial awareness of clients and factors that affect the project and impacts on Aqua Consultants.
  • Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience of projects from feasibility to outline and detailed design.
  • Production of calculations e.g., hydraulic pump calculations, screens etc.
  • Production of schedules, documents, reports, drawings, datasheets etc.
  • Degree qualified within mechanical engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership (within next 6 months).
  • Onsite experience would be preferable.
  • CAD skills would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of WIMES and other industry standards

What we would like to offer you:

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Company pension
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
  • Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
  • Training and career progression opportunities
  • Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
  • Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave

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Posted: May 9th, 2026