Lead Mechnical Engineer

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the water sector is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Peterborough. This role involves leading mechanical projects focused on water and recycling initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, strong leadership abilities, and experience in the water industry, contributing to the firm's goal of innovative and sustainable project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the water sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior engineers.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for mechanical engineering projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead Mechanical Engineer based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny. We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @one Alliance.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.
  
  

Role Accountabilities

Engineering Leadership:

• Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
• Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.
  
  

Health & Safety

• Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
• Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
• Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.
  
  

Transformation

• Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
• Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.
  
  

Delivery

• Give guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, are sustainable and meet Anglian Waters’s project obligations.
  
  

Essential

About You

You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field to be successful in this role, and have proven experience in mechanical engineering, (preferably within the water sector). You have strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills.

You’ll be comfortable making decisions (based on sound judgement) and be able to assess the impacts – seeking views of others in a collaborative fashion. You’ll conduct your work with integrity – respecting others delivering on time.

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed.Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

Packages include -

A competitive salary

Hybrid Working(Jobs needs dependent)

Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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