Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newport is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer focused on designing sustainable water treatment systems. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery and manage team coordination, contributing to innovative engineering solutions. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on communities across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Extended annual leave

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development

Employee referral scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a senior mechanical design role.
• Specific water industry-based design experience.
• Proven track record in design project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and specification of treatment systems.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to construction support.
• Develop detailed specifications ensuring client requirements.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Site general arrangement design

Design project coordination

Chemical dosing

Water quality monitoring

Autodesk 3D CAD

Microsoft packages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC or HND in a related discipline

Job description

Role purpose

Are you a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in the water and wastewater sector? Due to continued success building on our existing framework agreements and a confident growth plan in AMP 8 and AMP 9, across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, we’re seeking a confident, innovative professional to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Join our dynamic and growing team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for engineering sustainable assets which our valued customers are proud to own and operate.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects, from innovative treatment systems to infrastructure upgrades, all while collaborating with a supportive, forward‑thinking team of 40+ engineers. Your expertise will shape sustainable engineering solutions, mentor junior staff, and influence key project decisions.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values technical excellence, professional growth, and making a difference in communities, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

• Mechanical design and specification of water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Developing detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Producing mechanical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and / or site investigations.
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs.
• Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions.
• Assisting less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery.
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams.
• Attending site, both during and after projects.
• Producing and carrying out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.

We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and we also offer some flexible working.

Roles are available in our Bath (Head Office), or Newport offices and will relate to the clients those offices support.

This is based on a 40hr contract Monday to Friday.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large, diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution, which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network, supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset, which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off‑site manufacturing capacity.

Requirements

• Experience working in a senior mechanical design role.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, HNC, or HND.
• Experience in :
• Mechanical systems design
• Site general arrangement design, 2D and / or 3D
• Design project coordination, leading and supporting teams
• Chemical dosing
• Water quality monitoring
• Autodesk 3D CAD packages
• Using Microsoft packages
• Specific water industry‑based design experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• Extended annual leave allowance with option to purchase up to an additional 3 days per year.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles : Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.