Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Systems (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech Europe; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe’s Water Consultancy is seeking multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to lead mechanical design delivery across major UK water frameworks, owning outputs from optioneering to construction support. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, produce specifications, P&IDs, datasheets and procurement documents, and provide technical assurance on multi‑million pound capital schemes.

Hybrid working with regional offices and travel to client sites across the UK will be

Qualifications

• IMechE‑accredited degree or equivalent.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership.
• Substantial water sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design outputs for pumping systems and process plant equipment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage clients.
• Produce specifications, P&IDs, datasheets and procurement documents.
• Provide technical assurance on capital schemes.

Skills

Pumping systems design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical documentation

Regulatory and safety awareness

Client engagement

Education

IMechE-accredited degree or equivalent

Chartered status or working towards chartership

Postgraduate qualification (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modelling

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe’s Water Consultancy is seeking multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to lead mechanical design delivery across major UK water frameworks, owning outputs from optioneering to construction support. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, produce specifications, P&IDs, datasheets and procurement documents, and provide technical assurance on multi‑million pound capital schemes.

Hybrid working with regional offices and travel to client sites across the UK will be