Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership

Hybrid / Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team in the North West, based in Manchester or Warrington. You will lead mechanical design across major water and wastewater projects, from feasibility through detailed design and commissioning, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable solutions.

You will work within a hybrid environment offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to AMP8

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Experience delivering mechanical design within the UK water sector or regulated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes and pumping stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Produce and review mechanical calculations, specifications and reports.
• Deliver projects from feasibility to detailed design and construction support.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence.

Skills

Mechanical design

Water sector

Project leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

CEng/IEng

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team in the North West, based in Manchester or Warrington. You will lead mechanical design across major water and wastewater projects, from feasibility through detailed design and commissioning, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable solutions.

You will work within a hybrid environment offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to AMP8