Mechanical Design Engineer- Water

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team delivering water and process sector projects. The role involves design through delivery across multiple water industry frameworks and collaboration with Process, EICA, and Civil disciplines.

You will produce mechanical designs, support procurement, and contribute to construction activities, working within BMS/CDM frameworks to ensure compliant, constructible solutions.

Qualifications

• Background in the process industry with water sector experience preferred.
• Experience delivering mechanical designs across projects from concept through delivery.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary design teams and with clients.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical designs and technical documentation for water/process projects.
• Collaborate with PMEICA and Civils design teams.
• Support procurement and supply chain activities with technical input.
• Provide technical assistance during construction and site activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Water industry

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Procurement support

Education

HNC/HND

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team delivering projects across the water and wider process sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work across multiple water industry frameworks, contributing to a varied portfolio of projects from design through to delivery. You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams, supporting the delivery of high-quality mechanical solutions while collaborating closely with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA), and Civil Engineering disciplines.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical design activities in accordance with the company's Business Management Systems (BMS), CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing mechanical designs and technical documentation across a range of water and process projects.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary PMEICA and Civils design teams.
• Supporting the development and delivery of designs across multiple water industry frameworks.
• Providing technical input and support throughout the procurement and supply chain process.
• Supporting construction and site activities where required, providing technical assistance during project delivery.
• Reviewing and coordinating designs produced by consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensuring designs are technically compliant, constructible and delivered in accordance with project requirements.
• Supporting project teams with technical problem-solving and design development.
• Working in accordance with relevant health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including CDM 2015.

About You

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in the process industry, ideally with experience within the water sector.

You will ideally have:

• HNC, HND or Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience working within the process industry – essential.
• Previous water industry experience – highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of relevant health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• An understanding of subcontractor processes, including basic contractual and commercial principles.
• An appreciation of project management principles, including programme management, resource planning and financial/cash-flow awareness.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• A proactive approach to design development and technical problem-solving.
• A willingness to work towards membership of a relevant professional institution, such as IMechE.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of water and process projects across multiple frameworks, giving you exposure to different clients, sites, project types and engineering challenges.

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your career within the water sector, while working on technically interesting and multidisciplinary projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this position.