Location: Peterborough, Cambridge, London or Surrey
Your role
The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills while providing opportunities for career development.
- Lead a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant and project‑specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design.
- Lead on development of project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
- Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- Provide technical leadership within discipline for the regional and D&AT practice and influence D&AT practice‑wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal processes and services.
- Grow, develop, and manage the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
- Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations, exercising personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and providing guidance to junior team members.
- Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT practice initiatives.
- Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
- Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
About you
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
- Proven experience in leading large‑scale Mechanical engineering design delivery for a design consultancy, including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo.
- Comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in the design integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems, with a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices.
- Exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR.
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools.
- Experience in Water market is essential.
- Proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider D&AT practice.
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
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