Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Treatment Design

Xylem; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the mechanical design and engineering delivery of bespoke water treatment projects. You will own the mechanical design deliverables, develop P&IDs, layouts, and drawings, and coordinate with customers and internal teams across engineering, project management, manufacturing, and commercial functions.

The role involves reviewing specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering/design qualification at HND, degree level or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving capability.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, engineering information and drawings.
• A good understanding of manufacturing and production methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to planning and prioritisation.
• Strong communication, presentation and technical reporting skills.
• The ability to coordinate engineering resources effectively across multiple project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical design and engineering support across customer projects.
• Review customer specifications, industry standards and national regulations to ensure designs are compliant.
• Produce and coordinate detailed mechanical designs, engineering calculations, manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials and project documentation.
• Develop P&IDs, layouts and detailed manufacturing drawings using 2D and 3D CAD.
• Work with colleagues to resolve design issues arising during manufacture, installation, commissioning and operation.
• Apply good engineering practice to eliminate hazards and mitigate design risks, including responsibilities under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Prepare control philosophies, functional design specifications and equipment specification sheets.
• Own and support the UK Treatment team's CAD systems, processes, drawing standards and Vault system.
• Collaborate with project management, production, sales, procurement, QA, customers and suppliers.
• Attend customer and contract meetings and undertake site surveys and equipment inspections when required.
• Support projects requiring UK and international travel.
• A mechanical engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of projects and solving complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organised planning

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Masters in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Xylem in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the mechanical design and engineering delivery of bespoke water treatment projects. You will own the mechanical design deliverables, develop P&IDs, layouts, and drawings, and coordinate with customers and internal teams across engineering, project management, manufacturing, and commercial functions.

The role involves reviewing specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and