Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water & Wastewater (Hybrid UK)

Egis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 26+ days

Chartership support & mobility

Job summary

Egis is expanding its UK Water team and hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical design for major water and wastewater projects across the UK. You will act as the mechanical lead, setting strategy, reviewing calculations, and coordinating with civil, EICA, and process teams.

The role offers hybrid working in London, Bristol or Manchester and opportunities for rapid progression. Ideal candidates have Chartered status, 7–10+ years’ experience in water mechanical design, and a strong

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ mechanical design experience in water/wastewater.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with relevant institution (e.g., IMechE).
• Proven ability to lead mechanical discipline on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery across full project lifecycle.
• Act as mechanical technical lead, owning design strategy and risk.
• Review and approve mechanical calculations, specs, reports and drawings.
• Lead equipment selection for pumps, pipework, valves and tanks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and drive design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Pumps & piping

HDIM/3D coordination

Client-facing workshops

Mentoring engineers

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered/ Incorporated Engineer

Tools

BIM/3D coordination

Hydraulic analysis tools

Job description

Egis is expanding its UK Water team and hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical design for major water and wastewater projects across the UK. You will act as the mechanical lead, setting strategy, reviewing calculations, and coordinating with civil, EICA, and process teams.

The role offers hybrid working in London, Bristol or Manchester and opportunities for rapid progression. Ideal candidates have Chartered status, 7–10+ years’ experience in water mechanical design, and a strong