Mechanical Engineer - Water Consultancy

Mott MacDonald; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their Water Consultancy Division. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and technically challenging water projects while leading a team of engineers. The company is committed to improving society and fostering creativity among its employees. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of water management. Join a company that values different perspectives and is dedicated to addressing our planet's needs.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Access to menopause support

Flexible holiday options

Enhanced family leave policies

Annual bonus schemes

Professional development opportunities

Employee saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment equipment is essential.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEICA design and integration with other disciplines.
• Lead proposals and tenders in the water and wastewater fields.
• Programme and financial management of water projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Water Treatment Knowledge

Technical Knowledge Development

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

About the division

The Water Consultancy Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to water and wastewater challenges, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations and protecting our environment. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies, through outline and detailed design, to construction support and site supervision.

Ready for your next challenge? We're a company that actively fuels the creativity of our people. We create the right foundations to bring brain and soul together and we understand that careers take many forms. We've had enormous success in the AMP8 frameworks, and we know that variety is key to job satisfaction. We use our success to help our people learn through new challenges. So take the next step in your career, with a company focused on supporting the development of our people through defined technical career pathways and supporting creativity with global and local mentors. You have the skills, now use them at Mott MacDonald, a company that values a different perspective. If water's the new gold - shift your career and help address our planet's needs.

Overview of role

The successful candidate will work with a talented team of mechanical, electrical and ICA engineers to provide technical excellence, leadership and direction on a range of water projects. Typical duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Managing the MEICA design and integration with other disciplines
2. Managing and contributing to the preparation of design deliverables to achieve the correct time/cost/quality balance for the project
3. Working with the resource manager to manage project resources and to grow and develop our capability through recruitment and training
4. Business development including providing specialist support to our Account Leaders and Practices, and leading on proposals and tenders in the water and wastewater fields
5. Programme and financial management of small to medium sized projects with a MEICA bias

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who can demonstrate the following attributes:

1. A background and working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment equipment including pumping systems, or similar experience in process & manufacturing industries
2. Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
3. A capability to manage design delivery, and project manage
4. A team leader capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently deliver
5. Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
6. A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions
7. We are seeking chartered engineers or those who are working towards chartership

The salary offered will be competitive relative to experience, skills and qualifications.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
2. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
3. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
4. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
5. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

1. We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
2. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
3. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
4. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
5. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

1. A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
2. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
3. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

1. Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
2. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
3. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development

1. Primary annual professional institution subscription.
2. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

1. Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.