Mechanical Engineer (Water Systems)

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design sustainable water systems, including rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling. This position involves developing technical specifications, preparing documentation, and working closely with contractors. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical engineering skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, and relevant experience with water systems. The role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 and is based in Central London.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and drainage drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications for water management systems.
• Drive designs from concept to tender stage.
• Prepare quotes and technical documentation.
• Liaise with contractors to gather project data.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

Technical specification drafting

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer (Water Systems) to join a well-established provider of sustainable water-management systems, specialising in rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling and SuDS solutions.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design water‑saving systems (rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling), including planning and specifying mechanical water systems, producing AutoCAD/Revit drawings.

This role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 and benefits. Ideally, the candidate would be based in Central London.

Responsibilities

• Develop feasibility concepts, proposals and technical specifications for rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems.
• Drive designs from concept to tender stage, delivering efficient and competitive solutions in line with company strategy.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, tender documents and technical specifications.
• Support the creation of written submissions in line with project requirements.
• Liaise closely with contractors and consultants to gather project data and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Support design work by drafting and updating schematics and technical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Create basic coordination models using Revit.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Water Systems Design Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience within an engineering environment and familiarity with the design and construction process.
• Ideally have experience working with water systems such as rainwater harvesting systems, greywater recycling systems, mechanical water systems (pumps, tanks, pipes, valves, filters, control units).
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent technical background.
• AutoCAD experience is essential; Revit beneficial.
• Confident interpreting mechanical and drainage drawings.

Benefits

Salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 and benefits. Based in Central London.