Construction - Mechanical Design Engineer

Glanua; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Reading is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to produce design deliverables for water and wastewater treatment plants. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, a commitment to health and safety, and the ability to manage projects effectively. This role involves working with a multi-disciplined team and contributing to technical knowledge networks. Flexibility to travel within the UK is advantageous.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to manage design delivery and project manage.
• Willingness to contribute to technical knowledge networks.

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Assist in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys to detailed design.
• Monitor design delivery performance and ensure targets are achieved.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Mechanical design deliverables

Strong communication skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Construction - Mechanical Design Engineer

Glanua

Ref: #JOB-2422229

Aldermaston , Reading RG7, United Kingdom,

Application Details

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Job Description

• Provide commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) in design, complying fully with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM) and all other relevant H&S legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of the layout and interconnectivity of typical water and wastewater treatment works processes and equipment including pumping systems.
• Strong communication skills to interact with other engineering disciplines and clients.
• Ability to produce clear and concise mechanical design deliverables across all design stages of a project.
• Ability to manage design delivery and project manage.
• Leadership skills to manage and motivate individuals to consistently deliver.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks.
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK (including Northern Ireland) and Ireland (where our head office is based) would be advantageous to help support our overall workload.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Design Manager as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible to produce design deliverables for water, wastewater and process treatment plants.
• Assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.
• Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment and hydraulic calculations and detailed design construction drawings.
• Project managing third party designs and providing design assistance to installation and commissioning teams.
• Liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Work as part of a team to support project delivery function, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensuring Design, Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Monitoring of design delivery performance and efficiency, adjusting and reacting as necessary to ensure targets are achieved and ensuring the MIDP is kept up to date.
• Producing mechanical design outputs as and when required.
• Ensuring Glanua & the Clients’ Technical Requirements are met throughout the design.
• Conducting regular meetings with project delivery teams to allocate resources, monitor the plan and adjust as necessary in consultation with the project delivery teams.
• Monitoring and updating Design Change Control.
• Liaising between Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil & Structural Designers.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required