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.
- Participation in HAZOPS, SWIFTS, design reviews etc.
- 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
- Professional Membership fees paid.
- 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