Mechanical Design Engineer - Water & Process

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd in Bury, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term rolling contract. You will deliver designs, drawings and calculations for pumps, pipework, tanks and process plant within water and wastewater projects, on a hybrid pattern with three days in the office.

The role requires proficiency in 2D AutoCAD; SolidWorks is a plus. You will interpret process information, develop P&IDs and GA layouts, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 2D AutoCAD experience is essential.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with pumps, pipework, valves, tanks or process plant.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings and calculations for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and process plant.
• Develop mechanical design requirements from client remits.
• Produce and develop P&IDs, GA drawings and equipment schedules.
• Interpret process flow information and equipment specifications.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering and design standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, project and other design disciplines.
• Attend project sites when required.

Skills

Mechanical design

P&IDs

GA layouts

3D CAD

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Designer - Water & Process

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Contract: 12-month rolling contract

IR35: Outside IR35

Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Bury office

Rate: Up to £500 per day

We are recruiting a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract supporting the design and delivery of water, wastewater and process engineering projects.

The assignment is offered on a 12-month rolling contract, outside IR35, with hybrid working and three days per week based from Bury.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings and calculations for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and process plant.
• Develop mechanical design requirements from client remits.
• Produce and develop P&IDs, general arrangement drawings and equipment schedules.
• Interpret process flow information and equipment specifications.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering and design standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, project and other design disciplines.
• Attend project sites when required.

Experience required

• Mechanical design experience within water, wastewater, utilities, industrial, energy or infrastructure environments.
• Experience designing pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and/or process plant.
• Strong capability developing and interpreting P&IDs and GA layouts.
• Experience working with process information and equipment specifications.
• 2D AutoCAD experience is essential.
• SolidWorks experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of CDM and temporary/permanent works requirements.
• Familiarity with WIMES, Sewerage Sector Guidance and relevant mechanical/process standards would be advantageous.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• If you are an experienced Mechanical Designer with water or process-sector experience and are looking for a stable, long-term contract assignment,