Mechanical Engineer (Water)

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in the water industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Leeds office. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing scopes of work and design studies focused on water control systems. With a commitment to professional development and hybrid working, this role offers an exciting opportunity for those with relevant expertise. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in related water projects.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Tax-efficient benefits

Company profit share

Commitment to hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2.1 or above) required.
• Experience with water control structures and pumping stations.
• Experience in carbon reduction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Produce a scope of works and feasibility studies.
• Create initial and detailed design drawings.
• Review tender responses and supervise site tests.

Skills

Experience in producing a scope of works

Initial and detailed design drawings

Carbon reduction initiatives

Writing performance specifications

Reviewing tender responses

Carrying out site supervision

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2.1 or above)

Job description

Job Description

This is not an entry level or graduate role. It's ideal if you have experience in your first Mechanical Engineer position within the water industry.

You will join the Leeds office of a well-regarded water industry consultancy, closely working with water authorities, the Environment Agency, and Flood Authorities. The firm is involved in a variety of unique and technically interesting projects across the country.

As a Leeds-based Mechanical Engineer working on water-related projects, you should have experience in:

1. Producing a scope of works and feasibility studies
2. Initial and detailed design drawings
3. Carbon reduction initiatives, both embodied and in-use
4. Writing performance specifications
5. Reviewing tender responses
6. Carrying out site supervision, including acceptance testing and commissioning

Requirements include a degree in Mechanical Engineering (2.1 or above) and experience with water control structures, pumping stations, and systems, as well as water transfer, screening, drives, lifting systems, and materials handling.

The company offers top-tier professional development, a comprehensive package including an enhanced pension, tax-efficient benefits such as cycle-to-work schemes, company profit share, and a commitment to hybrid working.

If interested, contact Simon via the links on this webpage. The company promotes equality and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, beliefs, or other protected characteristics.

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