Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector (Hybrid UK)

Manpower UK; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading consultancy delivering major water sector projects across the UK. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality design from concept to construction.

You will coordinate mechanical design activities for water and wastewater systems, develop calculations and drawings, and ensure compliance with UK standards while collaborating with global teams. Hybrid working pattern applies.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering Mechanical Engineering design within the UK Water sector.
• Strong background in water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience coordinating or leading Mechanical Engineering design teams in a consultancy.
• Knowledge of pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems and related plant.
• Understanding of UK design standards, legislation and best practices.
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard engineering and analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Mechanical Engineering design activities on complex water and wastewater projects.
• Deliver and review technical documentation including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Produce high-quality mechanical designs covering equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems, and associated process plant.
• Support project delivery teams in managing budgets, schedules, resources, and project milestones.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across UK and international offices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Contribute technical expertise to bid and tender submissions.
• Undertake quality assurance reviews and technical checks of engineering deliverables.
• Work independently to resolve complex engineering challenges and drive innovative design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading consultancy delivering major water sector projects across the UK. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality design from concept to construction.

You will coordinate mechanical design activities for water and wastewater systems, develop calculations and drawings, and ensure compliance with UK standards while collaborating with global teams. Hybrid working pattern applies.