Mechanical Design Engineer – Water

SSA Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their MEICA team, focusing on long-term projects in the United Kingdom. The role involves producing mechanical designs, working collaboratively across teams, and maintaining design throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in wastewater projects being beneficial. The company offers an attractive salary package and opportunities for further professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Strong salary

Professional development opportunities

Long-term projects

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in clean/wastewater projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical detailed design submissions.
• Collaborate on design & construction drawings.
• Liaise with various engineering teams.
• Produce key design deliverables, including P&IDs, hydraulic calculations.
• Maintain design input throughout all project phases.
• Participate in site meetings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Liaising with teams

P&IDs

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Water

• Leading contractor working on long–term Thames Water & Southern Water projects
• Excellent opportunity for further progression & career development

SSA are currently recruiting for a leading Civil Engineering & Utilities contractor who are looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to their successful MEICA team, working as part of their AMP8 frameworks for Thames Water & Southern Water.

The role will involve:

• Production of mechanical detailed design submissions
• Working with design teams in the production of design & construction drawings and documentation
• Liasing with civil, electrical, process and operations teams
• Producing design deliverables including, but not limited to, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, pipework layouts, pipework schedules, P&E schedules, Pipe supports/thrust design, Mechanical GAs and layouts
• Reviewing technical submissions
• Maintaining design input throughout project lifecycle, from initial feasibility thorugh to outline and detailed design, and construction/handover.
• Attending site meetings

They can offer a strong salary & package, further professional development (MEng/Chartership etc), opportunities for progression within the business, & long–term projects (5 years+) in the region.

Essential:

• Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Clean/Wastewater experience (beneficial)