Junior or Senior Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work in the water and wastewater sector. This hybrid role based in Newport, Bristol, or Swansea offers the chance to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in project management and design engineering. This position involves mentoring junior staff while working collaboratively on challenging projects. Come join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water and wastewater sector.
• Strong background in Design Engineering.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to construction.
• Develop specifications for project requirements.
• Produce mechanical designs based on client needs.
• Collaborate with various teams to address project challenges.
• Attend site visits for project assessment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Project management

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in relevant Engineering subject

Job description

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.

The Role

• 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.
• Developing detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Producing 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.
• Assisting less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery.
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams.
• Attending site, both during and after projects.
• Producing and carrying 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.