Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the water sector, focusing on innovative solutions and sustainable practices. You will collaborate with leading professionals and contribute to the development of essential water services, ensuring community and environmental benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the water industry and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Personal Development Plans

Clear Career Pathways

Flexible Working Arrangements

Support for Growth

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in producing technical outputs like specifications and designs.
• Familiarity with design reviews and safety assessments like HAZOPs.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects with UK water companies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare mechanical design deliverables including calculations and reports.
• Support project delivery alongside Senior Engineers and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Pump Design and Selection

P&ID Creation

AutoCAD

Safety Regulations

Project Management

Education

IMechE-accredited Degree

Postgraduate Qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water), Glasgow

Client:

RPS Group

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

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

RPS has over 20 years of collaboration with United Utilities on innovative projects. As we approach AMP8, this is an exciting time to work in the water industry, creating positive change.

Under this 10-year framework, RPS will optimize programs, develop solutions, and select the best options based on value, carbon footprint, and cost, aiming to deliver exceptional water services and promote a resilient, eco-friendly Northwest.

About The Team:

RPS Water Consulting comprises Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy to water industry clients, supporting planning and delivery. The industry offers challenges and opportunities requiring innovation, dedication, and teamwork.

We also work with several major UK water companies under long-term frameworks, with ongoing AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, ensuring long-term career stability.

About You:

You should have experience producing technical outputs such as specifications, pump and aeration system designs, schedules, and reports. Familiarity with collaborative planning, design reviews, and safety assessments like HAZOPs is essential.

You will provide engineering input for design outputs, including General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and P&ID diagrams. Strong communication skills for technical presentations and collaborative discussions are required, along with understanding water and wastewater treatment processes and assessing site infrastructure.

Joining us means working on impactful projects, collaborating with leading professionals, and leaving a legacy in the UK water industry. If you're eager to contribute your skills in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work on projects across long-term frameworks with UK water companies.
• Achieve positive project and community outcomes.
• Support project delivery alongside Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Mentor or guide junior team members.
• Understand technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
• Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports.
• Contribute to P&ID production.
• Prepare mechanical design deliverables: calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, schedules, procurement docs.
• Support compliance with CDM duties and produce design risk assessments.
• Follow Quality Assurance procedures.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Water industry experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pump design and selection, P&ID creation, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with procurement methods like NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage work to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Support for junior staff development.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites and witness testing.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software is a plus.

Qualifications:

• An IMechE-accredited degree; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Chartered or working towards chartership for senior/principal roles.
• Membership or eligibility with professional bodies like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM.

What’s in it for you?

Personal development plans, clear career pathways, and support for your growth. We value diversity, encourage different perspectives, and prioritize wellbeing. Join us to make a meaningful impact in water management and leave a lasting legacy.

Why RPS?

We promote flexible working, collaboration, and social connection through hybrid and agile work arrangements. As part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, we offer global opportunities and market-leading development programs.

Join us and make a difference in the future of water!

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embed diversity and inclusion across all processes, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce that reflects our communities and clients. Our core behaviour 'Stronger Together' emphasizes respect, acknowledgment of diversity, and mutual growth.

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