Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Sweco; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Policy

Job summary

Sweco is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Leeds to lead mechanical design for water and wastewater projects. You will guide feasibility through detailed designs, ensure technical quality, and review deliverables such as P&IDs, calculations, and specifications.

You’ll oversee design reviews, support procurement and handover, and mentor engineers while promoting sustainable water solutions. A Chartered or Incorporated Engineer is preferred, with broad collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status with the IMechE.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of mechanical design for the water industry.
• The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
• Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
• An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and acting as Technical Authority for mechanical engineering across a portfolio of projects and frameworks.
• Leading the delivery of feasibility, optioneering, outline and detailed mechanical design packages for water and wastewater projects.
• Taking overall responsibility for the technical quality, consistency and governance of mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Approving design deliverables including P&IDs, calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, technical reports and procurement documentation.
• Chairing or providing senior technical input to design reviews, constructability reviews, hazard studies and ALMs.
• Championing CDM compliance and ensuring robust identification, assessment and mitigation of design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Providing strategic technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning and operational handover.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, suppliers and framework partners.
• Identifying opportunities, shaping project scopes and contributing to bids, proposals and business development activities.
• Supporting recruitment, succession planning, mentoring and the development of engineering capability within the business.
• Driving continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice across mechanical engineering delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical design

Water industry experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer (IMechE)

Job description

Sweco is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Leeds to lead mechanical design for water and wastewater projects. You will guide feasibility through detailed designs, ensure technical quality, and review deliverables such as P&IDs, calculations, and specifications.

You’ll oversee design reviews, support procurement and handover, and mentor engineers while promoting sustainable water solutions. A Chartered or Incorporated Engineer is preferred, with broad collaboration across disciplines.