Junior Or Senior Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the water sector. This role involves designing and specifying treatment systems, overseeing project delivery, and developing specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and significant experience in design engineering within the water/wastewater sector. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable infrastructure solutions. Hybrid work location available in Newport, Bristol, or Swansea.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND or similar in relevant Engineering subject.
• Experience in the Water/Wastewater sector.
• Significant experience in Design Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to construction support.
• Develop specifications to meet client requirements and standards.
• Produce mechanical designs based on project specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project delivery

Water/Wastewater sector experience

Technical presentations

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

My Client is recruiting for Junior and Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. Location: Newport or Bristol or Swansea – Hybrid.

Are you a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in the water and wastewater sector? Due to continued success building on our existing framework agreements and a confident growth plan in AMP 8 and AMP 9, across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, we’re seeking a confident, innovative professional to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Join our dynamic and growing team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for engineering sustainable assets which our valued customers are proud to own and operate.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects, from innovative treatment systems to infrastructure upgrades, all while collaborating with a supportive, forward-thinking team of 40+ engineers. Your expertise will shape sustainable engineering solutions, mentor junior staff, and influence key project decisions.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values technical excellence, professional growth, and making a difference in communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and specification of water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Produce mechanical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations.
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs.
• Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions.
• Assist less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery.
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams.
• Attend site, both during and after projects.
• Produce and carry out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND or similar in relevant Engineering subject.
• Water/Wastewater Sector experience.
• Good experience if Design Engineering.