Mechanical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health screening

Flexible working

Learning and development

Employee networks

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute across the lifecycle of water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will develop mechanical design from concept through commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, practical solutions in collaboration with electrical, civil, geotech and process teams.

You will work with designers and project teams to meet programme, budget, and quality expectations, while supporting travel to sites and engaging with clients and stakeholders as

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Develop the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers to ensure on-programme, within-budget, quality designs.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop practical and safe solutions through design, construction and beyond.

Skills

Mechanical design

P&ID

Pump calculations

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Internal applicants are welcomeWork Pattern: Full time or part timeMott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. We joined a new partnership in Northumbrian Water's new Living Water Enterprise, an innovative vehicle developed to deliver large scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6bn workload. Northumbrian Water supplies water and sewerage services to just under 4.4 million people and has worked closely with MMB and JN Bentley since 2001. In this time, the companies have delivered hundreds of engineering and construction projects together. This new contract will extend the relationship to at
least 2030 and see MMB - which harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald - undertake treatment projects across the North East. As a Mechanical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all mechanical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated. The role of a Mechanical Engineer includes: Develop the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure
and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts, etc. Coordinate with the project team comprising of Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications. Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims. What you'll need: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution Ability to communicate effectively with team
members and stakeholders Methodical approach to problem solving A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region What's in it for you: Financial wellbeing MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes. Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs Health and wellbeing A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme. Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+,
gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave. Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities Learning and development MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April
2024