Mechanical Engineer

RSK GROUP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on clean water and wastewater projects. The role involves producing engineering deliverables, managing design interfaces, and mentoring junior engineers. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and good knowledge of engineering principles are essential. Join a collaborative team in a supportive environment focused on delivering sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

High Street Vouchers

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of clean water/wastewater design principles.
• Must have experience with typical standards and practices.
• Enthusiastic and driven to provide efficient engineering solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear engineering deliverables including drawings and reports.
• Manage design interfaces and integrate mechanical elements.
• Coordinate with project teams and provide technical support.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Clean water engineering principles

Wastewater engineering principles

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy: Locations in Redhill, Birmingham, Glasgow, Chester, and Leeds. Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting talented engineers to join our growing Delivery business. Our teams consult, deliver and manage Critical Human Infrastructure projects across the Water and Wastewater industries in the UK and overseas. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of challenging engineering projects in a collaborative and supportive team environment. We are seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to work on both clean water and wastewater schemes, delivering engineering solutions from concept design through to detailed design for construction.

Responsibilities

• Production of clear and concise engineering deliverables appropriate for the intended audience, including general arrangement drawings, equipment sizing calculations, equipment and material selection, enquiry documentation, datasheets, schedules and reports.
• Compliance with in-house procedural and quality systems.
• Coordinating the development of key multidisciplinary deliverables such as P&IDs.
• Managing design interfaces with other disciplines and integrating the mechanical design elements into the overall design.
• Working closely with project teams, other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, estimating, site and commissioning teams, CAD, Joint Venture partners and Clients.
• Undertaking technical bid assessments, subcontractor design reviews and providing technical support to site teams.
• Providing guidance and direction to others on the same project and discipline.
• Typically undertaking supervisor responsibilities for more junior engineers including performance management and supporting professional development.
• Managing assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A good working knowledge of clean water and/or wastewater engineering design principles, equipment selection criteria and treatment processes.
• Experience of typical standards and practices, CDM, procurement processes and document control.
• Be degree qualified in mechanical engineering, or a closely associated course.
• Must be enthusiastic, adaptable and driven to provide efficient engineering solutions.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision within multi-discipline teams to deliver engineering outputs to time and budget.
• Be able to recognise and manage change.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with a high level of computer literacy.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional Qualification (IEng / CEng MIMechE).
• Display collaborative behaviours that help to build strong effective teams.
• Supports continuous improvement.
• Be driven to support and mentor others to improve their technical skills.
• Be driven to progress your own career, expanding your technical knowledge and skill sets and keeping up to date with industry developments and practices.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues\' growth. We\'re committed to preserving RSK\'s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you\'re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.