Hybrid Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

Egis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

26+ days annual leave

Job summary

Egis is expanding rapidly in the UK and seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to shape water infrastructure. You will lead mechanical design across water projects, mentor engineers and contribute to bids within a fast‑growing UK Water team.

Join a global infrastructure leader offering hybrid working across London, Bristol and Manchester, with a clear path to senior technical leadership and visible impact on AMP8 and other major programmes.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE).
• Typically 7–10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience.
• Background in water, wastewater, biosolids/bioresources or oil & gas.
• Proven ability to act as mechanical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery on multidisciplinary water/wastewater projects across the full design lifecycle.
• Act as mechanical technical lead, owning design strategy and key decisions.
• Review and approve mechanical calculations, specifications, datasheets, reports and layouts.
• Lead equipment selection and mechanical design for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and process systems.
• Mentor and manage engineers, supporting recruitment and chartership progression.
• Contribute to bids, client engagement, and growth of the mechanical capability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

BIM/3D

Cross-functional

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered/Eng status

Tools

BIM/3D

P&ID reviews

Job description

Egis is expanding rapidly in the UK and seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to shape water infrastructure. You will lead mechanical design across water projects, mentor engineers and contribute to bids within a fast‑growing UK Water team.

Join a global infrastructure leader offering hybrid working across London, Bristol and Manchester, with a clear path to senior technical leadership and visible impact on AMP8 and other major programmes.