Senior Mechanical Designer

Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme – £1,000

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects in the water and wastewater sector. The role requires strong mechanical design expertise and project delivery management. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and proficiency in Autodesk 3D CAD. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive salaries, health benefits, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a senior mechanical design role.
• Specific water industry-based design experience.
• Experience in design project coordination, leading and supporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and specification of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to detailed design.
• Produce mechanical designs using project specifications.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Site general arrangement design

Design project coordination

Chemical dosing

Water quality monitoring

Proficiency with Autodesk 3D CAD

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role Purpose

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a 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.

Role Details

Role is available in our Midsomer Norton Office (Head Office), Newport office, Swansea office or Bath (Head Office). This is a 40‑hour contract Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and also provide flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Produce 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.
• Assist less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery.
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams.
• Attend site, both during and after projects.
• Produce and carry out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• 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
• Proficiency with Autodesk 3D CAD packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
• Specific water industry‑based design experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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