Mechanical Design Engineer

Coffey; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work with senior engineers, CAD teams, and other disciplines to design pumps, piping, and plant layouts, while developing PFDs, P&IDs and hydraulic calculations.

The role requires at least 3 years in the field, with a background in water/wastewater and a full UK/Irish driving license. CPD and compliance with safety standards are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience within role or similar.
• Water or Wastewater experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Mechanical Engineer, the Design Manager, the Innovation Manager, CAD Engineers, and other engineering disciplines to deliver Coffey projects.
• Perform preliminary and detailed design of water / wastewater treatment plants based on data provided; achieving contract specified goals.
• Design mechanical aspects for Water and Wastewater delivery and collection networks, and associated plant for treatment.
• Research and development of new equipment and process solutions.
• Develop relationships with supply chain partners and customers.
• Apply appropriate software to provide advice, solutions and successful outcomes to achieve project objectives.
• Adopt relevant standards in design to streamline engineering tasks.
• Develop drawings of equipment and plant layouts as required.
• Develop PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams), P&IDs (Process & instrumentation Drawings) and equipment schedules.
• Develop hydraulic, energy, mechanical calculations as part of the detailed design.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Ethical and Quality requirements are fully respected and taken account of.
• Effective time management and execution of work within defined timelines.
• Check/understand Specifications, Drawings and other Contract Documents.
• Develop and maintain commercial awareness.
• Keep informed of emerging industry trends in technology.
• Undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Oversee the delivery of related aspects of projects when required.
• Project tracking through commercial reporting, progress updates and programme management.

Skills

Water/Wastewater experience

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)

Job description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will demonstrate a strong understanding of the quality, safety and commercial drivers associated with the design and delivery of infrastructure projects and will be expected to bring an innovative approach to bespoke projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Senior Mechanical Engineer, the Design Manager, the Innovation Manager, CAD Engineers, and other engineering disciplines to deliver Coffey projects.
• Perform preliminary and detailed design of water / wastewater treatment plants based on data provided; achieving contract specified goals.
• Design of mechanical aspects for Water and Wastewater delivery and collection networks, and associated plant for treatment. Examples of which are pumps, pumping stations, filters, filtration systems, hydraulic design and appropriate valve/pipe selection.
• Research and development of new equipment and process solutions.
• Develop relationships with supply chain partners (Products/Services) and customers.
• Application of appropriate software to provide advice, solutions and successful outcomes to achieve project objectives.
• Adopting relevant standards in design to streamline engineering tasks.
• Developing drawings of equipment and plant layouts as required.
• Developing PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams), P&IDs (Process & instrumentation Drawings) and equipment schedules.
• Developing hydraulic, energy, mechanical calculations as part of the detailed design.
• Ensuring Health & Safety, Ethical and Quality requirements, both legislative and company specific, are fully respected and taken account of.
• Effective time management and execution of work within defined timelines.
• Check/understand Specifications, Drawings and other Contract Documents.
• Develop and maintain commercial awareness.
• Keep informed of emerging industry trends in technology.
• Undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Oversee the delivery of related aspects of projects when required.
• Project tracking through commercial reporting, progress updates and programme management.
• Minimum 3 years experience within role or similar
• Qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)
• Water or Wastewater experience
• Must have a Full Clean Irish/UK Driver's License
• Keep informed of emerging industry trends in technology.

About us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do - Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.