Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

Calibre; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the water industry seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their Leeds office. The role entails managing water-related projects, requiring a strong engineering background and specific expertise. This opportunity offers exceptional professional development and benefits, along with a commitment to hybrid working.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Tax-friendly benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Company profit share

Qualifications

• Experience in water control structures and systems.
• Proficiency in producing scope of works and feasibility studies.
• Ability to carry out initial and detailed design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed design work on water-related projects.
• Oversee site supervision, acceptance testing, and commissioning.
• Review tender responses and develop performance specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Water Control Structures

Pumping Stations

Site Supervision

Performance Specifications

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2.1 or above)

Job description

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This is not an entry level or graduate entry role. It's the perfect post if you have been in your first Mechanical Engineer position working specifically in the water industry.

You'll be joining the Leeds office of one of the water industry's favoured consultants; they are close partners with water authorities and other bodies such as the Environment Agency and Flood Authorities.

They are engaged on a range of unique and technically interesting schemes throughout the country.

As a Leeds-Based Mechanical Engineer Working On Water-Related Projects, It Is Essential That You Have Experience Of Carrying Out The Following:

• Producing a scope of works and feasibility studies
• Initial and detailed design drawings
• Carbon reduction works, both embodied and in-use
• Writing performance specifications
• Reviewing tender responses
• Carrying out site supervision including acceptance testing and commissioning

It is essential that you have a degree in Mechanical Engineering at 2.1 or above coupled with experience of working on water control structures, pumping stations and systems, as well as other aspects such as water transfer, screening, drives, lifting systems, and materials handling.

On offer is top-class professional development, a well-rounded package including enhanced pension, tax-friendly benefits such as cycle to work and company profit share, plus a commitment to hybrid working.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology