Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave with buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Gym discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support delivery of mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the North West, working with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

You will gain experience from feasibility to construction, produce calculations and documentation, and participate in site visits and client liaison.

This role offers hybrid working between Manchester or Warrington, with mentoring and opportunities to progress toward chartered status.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Experience in mechanical engineering design, ideally within water sector or regulated infrastructure.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and industry standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design activities from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support.
• Produce mechanical calculations, technical specifications, schedules, reports and engineering documentation.
• Assist with the design of pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment works, pipelines and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and technical investigations where required.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, civil and structural engineers to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders to help deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

Skills

Mechanical design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Site visits

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or IEng candidate

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll support the delivery of mechanical engineering design across a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working closely with senior engineers, Project Managers and other technical disciplines, you'll contribute to the development of safe, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions. You will:

• Support mechanical design activities from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support.
• Produce mechanical calculations, technical specifications, schedules, reports and engineering documentation.
• Assist with the design of pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment works, pipelines and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and technical investigations where required.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, civil and structural engineers to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders to help deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

YOUR IMPACT

• Contribute to nationally significant AMP8 projects across the North West.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that improve operational performance and sustainability.
• Build your technical capability while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• Support the delivery of innovative infrastructure that creates lasting value for clients and communities.
• Lay the foundations for a rewarding long-term career within Stantec's Mechanical Engineering team.

Your work will support reliable drinking water supplies, improve wastewater treatment and help create resilient assets that protect the environment and respond to future challenges.

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Experience within mechanical engineering design, ideally within the water sector or another regulated infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering design principles and industry standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience within the water, utilities, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of pumping systems, treatment processes or mechanical plant design.
• Experience producing technical specifications, reports and engineering documentation.
• Experience using digital engineering tools and modern methods of project delivery.

The North West is undergoing one of the UK’s largest programmes of investment in water infrastructure, and Stantec is helping deliver the projects that will strengthen water resilience, improve environmental performance and support growing communities. Through our long-standing partnership with United Utilities, we’re delivering major treatment works, pumping stations and network improvements that are shaping the future of water and wastewater services across the region.

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team in Manchester or Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary consultancies, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists on nationally significant AMP8 programmes.

Opportunities

• Support the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Gain experience throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Develop your technical expertise through structured mentoring, training and hands-on project experience.
• Build a long-term career within one of the UK’s leading water engineering businesses.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.