Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

RPS Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group is seeking Senior Mechanical Design Engineers for projects related to water improvement frameworks across the UK. The role involves working on technical designs and collaborating with water companies to enhance environmental impact. The successful candidates will be part of a supportive team focused on diverse, meaningful projects in the water sector.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Qualifications include an IMechE accredited degree, chartership or working toward it, and professional memberships like IET.
• Experience with P&IDs preparation and safety assessments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing solutions for pumping and aeration systems.
• Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating on technical reviews.
• Conducting asset surveys and producing mechanical design documents.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Asset Surveys

Mechanical Design

Education

IMechE accredited degree

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water), Cumbria

Client: RPS Group

Location: Cumbria, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9ceb26ed3820

Job Views: 25

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

We are recruiting multiple Senior Mechanical Design Engineers (Water) for long-term frameworks across the UK, including a £100 million framework with United Utilities to improve river health in Northwest England.

Join RPS Water Consulting, a team providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy to water industry clients. This role involves developing solutions, designing pumping and aeration systems, and collaborating on technical reviews and safety assessments.

Responsibilities include working on projects with water companies, supporting project delivery, mentoring juniors, interpreting technical drawings, conducting asset surveys, producing P&IDs, and preparing mechanical design documents.

Qualifications include an IMechE accredited degree, chartership or working towards it, and professional memberships like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM.

Benefits include a personal development plan, flexible working, and being part of a diverse, inclusive community committed to making a positive impact in the water sector.

Join us to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environment. RPS, now part of Tetra Tech, offers global opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.