Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater Innovation

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design innovation and set engineering standards. You will drive projects, mentor a team, and ensure regulatory compliance in a hybrid working environment. The role offers a salary range of £65,000 to £80,000 plus benefits such as a £5,800 car allowance and private medical care. Join us in shaping a sustainable future for communities and the environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Annual bonus

Performance-related pay plan

Private medical health care

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in sludge digestion, biogas and CHP systems, or equivalent.
• Exposure to lead design engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Set technical requirements with Project Definition Briefs.
• Refine Technical Asset Standards.
• Lead innovative designs for water and wastewater sectors.
• Achieve technical sign-off and assurance for project handover.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Understanding of regulatory environment

Design engineering exposure

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading water and wastewater company seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design innovation and set engineering standards. You will drive projects, mentor a team, and ensure regulatory compliance in a hybrid working environment. The role offers a salary range of £65,000 to £80,000 plus benefits such as a £5,800 car allowance and private medical care. Join us in shaping a sustainable future for communities and the environment.