Mechanical Engineer

Kier Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Natural Resources team, working on water treatment facilities. Responsibilities include leading project aspects, supporting design developments, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the water sector. The position is based in Luton with potential flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mechanical engineering projects within the water/wastewater sector.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering aspects of projects from concept to commissioning.
• Support the design development of mechanical systems including pumps and valves.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including civil and electrical engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Drawing Review

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM Knowledge

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Natural Resources team for Thames Water based on site at East Hyde WWT, Luton.

Location

Location: East Hyde WWT Luton, Bedfordshire – with travel to various sites and some home working.

Hours

45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired; just let us know when you speak to us.

What will you be responsible for?

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our NRNN business unit in the Water division, delivering essential infrastructure projects within the Thames Water Framework. This role involves design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical engineering elements for water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning
• Support the design development of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, pipework, HVAC, and process equipment
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including civil, electrical, process and CAD Engineers
• Interpret and develop mechanical specifications in line with Thames Water standards and specifications
• Conduct site surveys and assist in producing construction and as-built documentation

What are we looking for?

This role of Mechanical Engineer is great for you if you hold:

• Degree or HNC/ HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience in delivering mechanical engineering projects within the water/ wastewater sector
• Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and specifications (AutoCAD, BIM knowledge)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication, reporting and coordination skills
• Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-CH1