Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Water & MEICA

ARCADIS; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the MEICA Water team, tackling AMP8 projects across the UK. You will contribute to design leadership for mechanical systems in water and wastewater assets, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status (or progress toward), and a proven track record delivering complex process plant schemes in water environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status or nearing.
• Experience delivering process plant systems in water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with design and construct using digital design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to mechanical design deliverables within MEICA projects.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams (process, civil, structural, electrical, ICA).
• Ensure safety through design leadership and compliance with standards.
• Develop innovative technical solutions aligned with client needs.
• Grow client and partner relationships on technical, commercial and progress matters.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Water/wastewater

Digital design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Digital design platforms

Job description

Arcadis is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the MEICA Water team, tackling AMP8 projects across the UK. You will contribute to design leadership for mechanical systems in water and wastewater assets, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status (or progress toward), and a proven track record delivering complex process plant schemes in water environments.