Mechanical Design Engineer

South East Water; Snodland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their MEICA team. This role involves overseeing mechanical engineering outputs for capital projects, from feasibility to commissioning. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while contributing to sustainable water supply initiatives. Flexible working options are available, and the company promotes inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Good technical report writing and editorial skills.
• Engaged in continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and specifications for clean/potable water projects.
• Manage and prioritize workload for various projects.
• Review Contractor designs and deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Technical Delivery

Team Collaboration

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do youwant to be involved in all stages of project delivery, from feasibility to commissioning?

Are youready to take responsibility for mechanical engineering output on key projects?

If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity…

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

Working in the MEICA team of the South East Water (SEW) Engineering Department you will report to the Senior Mechanical Engineer and be responsible for the mechanical engineering output as part of a project team(s) on capital engineering schemes.

As a client-side Mechanical Engineer you will be involved across all stages of project delivery, from feasibility, optioneering, scoping, design, through to construction and commissioning, as part of a multi-disciplinary project team. You will input and contribute to technical deliverables on Capital Projects under direction from the respective Project Managers and the Senior Mechanical Engineer, in accordance with the requirements set down by the Lead MEICA Engineer and relevant asset standards.

You will be expected to manage and prioritise your own workload to meet the demands of various ongoing projects, both small and large scale. You will adhere to Health and Safety/CDM requirements, actively identifying hazards and working towards mitigation or removal of hazards and risk through engineering design. A key part of the role is building and maintaining collaborative relations with your immediate peers in the Engineering team, internal customers and stakeholders in other SEW departments, and our framework contracting partners.

Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working (office/home), you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water’s supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you are working on.

You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will you be accountable for?

• Design and specifications for clean/potable water related projects, including treatment plant, pumped systems and pipework, chemical dosing, mixing.
• Design/analysis of hydraulic systems, including pump sizing & selection, head loss calculations & system curves, air valve design practices and implications/requirements of surge within a system.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems including pressure, flow, level, and analytical instrumentation e.g. chlorine, turbidity, pH instrumentation and control;
• Building Engineering Physics and building services – heat, ventilation, noise, moisture.
• Interfacing with other disciplines and integration of those requirements with mechanical design
• Review of Contractor produced designs & deliverables in accordance with legislation, standards and specifications, and response to Technical Queries
• Project delivery under NEC Design & Construct and PSC contracts, and input into these contracts

What do you bring to the role?

• HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training in the relevant area.
• Technically sound/competent and knowing when to refer to others when required
• Good technical delivery on projects, with minimal issues/guidance required
• Work under pressure and progress work within budget and deadlines,
• Ability to work closely with others and communicate effectively,
• Engaged in continual professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technologies in the field, with an aim to obtaining professional registration (chartership etc)
• Full UK driving license
• Good technical report writing and editorial skills, and good oral communication.

• Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - knowledge of Google Workspace would be beneficial.

What can you expect from us?

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone

We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. That's why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.
• Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
• If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via [e-mail]

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!

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