Mechanical Engineer

Manpower UK; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading consultancy delivering major water sector projects across the UK. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality design from concept to construction.

You will coordinate mechanical design activities for water and wastewater systems, develop calculations and drawings, and ensure compliance with UK standards while collaborating with global teams. Hybrid working pattern applies.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering Mechanical Engineering design within the UK Water sector.
• Strong background in water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience coordinating or leading Mechanical Engineering design teams in a consultancy.
• Knowledge of pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems and related plant.
• Understanding of UK design standards, legislation and best practices.
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard engineering and analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Mechanical Engineering design activities on complex water and wastewater projects.
• Deliver and review technical documentation including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Produce high-quality mechanical designs covering equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems, and associated process plant.
• Support project delivery teams in managing budgets, schedules, resources, and project milestones.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across UK and international offices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Contribute technical expertise to bid and tender submissions.
• Undertake quality assurance reviews and technical checks of engineering deliverables.
• Work independently to resolve complex engineering challenges and drive innovative design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Water Sector)

Location: National (Priority Locations: Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week office/site based)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering and design consultancy delivering major programmes across the UK Water sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting the delivery of innovative engineering solutions from concept through to construction.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects, providing technical leadership, design expertise, and mentoring support to developing engineers while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Mechanical Engineering design activities on complex water and wastewater projects.


• Deliver and review technical documentation including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.


• Produce high-quality mechanical designs covering equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems, and associated process plant.


• Support project delivery teams in managing budgets, schedules, resources, and project milestones.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across UK and international offices.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.


• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, design standards, and industry best practices.


• Contribute technical expertise to bid and tender submissions.


• Undertake quality assurance reviews and technical checks of engineering deliverables.


• Work independently to resolve complex engineering challenges and drive innovative design solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.


• Proven experience delivering Mechanical Engineering design within the UK Water sector.


• Strong background in water and wastewater treatment projects.


• Experience coordinating or leading Mechanical Engineering design teams within a consultancy environment.


• Practical knowledge of mechanical equipment integration including:




• Pumps


• Blowers


• Screens


• Chemical Dosing Systems


• Associated Water Treatment Plant Equipment




• Solid understanding of UK design standards, legislation, and industry best practice.


• Working knowledge of:




• CDM Regulations


• DSEAR Regulations


• Relevant Water Industry Standards




• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, reports, and design documentation.


• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficient in industry-standard engineering and analytical software.

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.


• Experience supporting tender and bid activities.


• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.


• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving capability.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery.


• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary project environments.


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Proactive and results-driven mindset.