Mechanical Design Engineer

Glanua; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design for wastewater treatment projects. You will coordinate a multi-disciplined team, ensuring design deliverables meet client requirements while adhering to Health & Safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a background in water and wastewater design. This role offers professional development opportunities including mentorship for junior engineers and the chance to progress in this industry-leading organization.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers is a plus.
• Experience in water and wastewater design is highly desirable.
• Strong team leader with proven decision-making experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and deliver outputs for wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce design deliverables, procurement specifications, and hydraulic calculations.
• Monitor design delivery performance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Project manage third-party designs and liaise with clients.
• Mentor junior mechanical design engineers.

Skills

Commitment to Health & Safety

Communication Skills

Mechanical Design Deliverables

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Education

Working towards Chartered Status

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

The Role:

You will lead in a one‑team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. To coordinate the design team to deliver the required outputs for a portfolio of projects under the guidance of a design manager.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Provide commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) in design, complying fully with Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM) and all other relevant H&S legislation.
• An in‑depth knowledge of the layout and interconnectivity of typical water and wastewater treatment works processes and equipment including pumping systems.
• Strong communication skills to interact with other engineering disciplines and clients.
• Ability to produce clear and concise mechanical design deliverables across all design stages of a project.
• Ability to manage design delivery and project manage.
• Leadership skills to manage and motivate individuals to consistently deliver.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks.
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK (including Northern Ireland) and Ireland would be advantageous to help support our overall workload.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Design Manager.
• Part of a multi‑disciplined team of engineers responsible to produce design deliverables for water, wastewater and process treatment plants.
• Assist in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.
• Produce procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and detailed design construction drawings.
• Project manage third‑party designs and provide design assistance to installation and commissioning teams, liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Work as part of a team to support project delivery function, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.
• Ensure Design, Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Monitor design delivery performance and efficiency, adjusting and reacting as necessary to ensure targets are achieved and ensuring the MIDP is kept up to date.
• Produce mechanical design outputs as and when required.
• Ensure Glan Agua’s & the clients’ technical requirements are met throughout the design.
• Conduct regular meetings with project delivery teams to allocate resources, monitor the plan and adjust as necessary in consultation with the project delivery teams.
• Monitor and update Design Change Control.
• Liaise between Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil & Structural designers.
• Be involved in the growth and development of the company including expansion of the direct delivery model. Tasks include the development of business cases for onboarding staff, gap analysis of required resources, recruitment and structuring.
• Provide robust leadership and a sounding board for supporting site teams.
• Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution an advantage but not essential; candidate is working towards either incorporated or chartered status.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Provide mentorship to junior / graduate mechanical design engineers.
• Strong team leader & decision maker with proven experience essential.
• Water and wastewater design experience highly desirable.
• Commercial experience is desirable.
• An interest in developing a career within an industry‑leading organisation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem‑solve and adjust as issues arise.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full driving licence.