Senior Mechanical Design Lead - Water & Process Systems

Tetra Tech Europe; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe’s Water Consultancy is seeking multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to lead mechanical design delivery across major, long‑term UK water frameworks. You will own mechanical design outputs for pumping systems, aeration and process plant equipment from optioneering through detailed design and construction support.

The role involves coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, engaging clients and supply‑chain partners, and providing technical assurance on multi‑million‑pound

Qualifications

• IMechE-accredited degree or equivalent and substantial water sector experience.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership; postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust mechanical designs and site survey outputs in the short term.
• In the medium term, optimise plant performance and reduce whole-life carbon/cost.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and engage clients and supply chain partners.

Skills

Pumping and process design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical documentation

Regulatory and safety awareness

Commercial & client engagement

Education

IMechE-accredited degree or equivalent

Chartered or working towards chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design tools

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe’s Water Consultancy is seeking multiple Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to lead mechanical design delivery across major, long‑term UK water frameworks. You will own mechanical design outputs for pumping systems, aeration and process plant equipment from optioneering through detailed design and construction support.

The role involves coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, engaging clients and supply‑chain partners, and providing technical assurance on multi‑million‑pound