Mechanical Engineer

Aqua Consultants; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Consultants is seeking a qualified mechanical engineer to join their growing team, focusing on mechanical design and project assessments in the water industry. The role involves conducting designs, supporting client needs, and producing technical documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and show a passion for innovation and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicare Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• General understanding of water and sewage treatment processes.
• Experience in production of hydraulic calculations.
• Desire to work towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and assessments.
• Execute feasibility and detailed mechanical designs.
• Generate technical reports and design deliverables.

Skills

Logical thinking

Creative problem solving

Client needs assessment

Education

BEng or BSc in Mechanical Discipline

Tools

Hydraulic calculations

Job description

Location - Preferred Northwest of England. Remote working with frequent office and client sites visits.

Permanent, full-time

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits

What you'll be doing:

• Site surveys and assessments of the capacity of the plant to meet future demands.
• Feasibility, outline, and detailed mechanical design, including P&IDs, hydraulic design, design risk assessments, control philosophies, commissioning strategies, cost and programme estimations, plant and equipment specifications and carbon calculations.
• Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams with clients within the UK.
• Production of general arrangement drawings and detailed mechanical design drawings.
• Supporting bids, fee proposals or offers of service; development of activity schedules/work plans.
• Understanding of DSEAR, CDM, WIMES, British and European Standards and other statutory, regulatory, and non-regulatory provisions and guidance.
• Participation in Hazard Studies including HAZOP, Access, Lifting and Maintenance.
• Contributing to the development of standard and bespoke design solutions for the water industry and beyond.
• Performing calculations and reports, developing schedules etc.
• Considering CAPEX and OPEX implications of design decisions at all stages of a project.
  
  

What you'll bring:

• A general understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and the as-sociated equipment/system requirements.
• Understanding and assessing client needs and objectives to successfully deliver project requirements.
• Ability to think logically and also creatively 'outside the box' to provide differentiated solutions to problems, to deliver added value for clients.
• Experience in the production of hydraulic calculations including but not limited to pipelines and pump duties.
• Working with Senior and Principal engineers to undertake mechanical design either individually or collaboratively within multiple disciplinary teams to agreed standards of safety, time, cost and quality.
• Production of design deliverables e.g. engineering documents, reports, assessments, calculations etc.
• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values, and culture.
• Keep up to date with relevant developments within the discipline and maintain CPD.
• An industry applicable BEng, BSc, or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
• Desire to work towards attaining Chartered / Incorporated status.
  
  

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities
  
  

Why Aqua Consultants?

We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job - Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You'll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a vibrant and supportive environment, apply now!