Senior Mechanical Engineer

Shirley Parsons; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Collaborative team culture

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract to deliver mechanical design across water infrastructure projects in the UK. The role is hybrid with offices in Manchester, Leeds, or Chester and requires occasional site travel.

You will design and specify mechanical systems for clean water, wastewater, and sludge treatment facilities, contributing to sustainable water engineering solutions across the UK. Strong collaboration and leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in the water sector.
• Strong technical skills in mechanical design and specification.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in mentoring or team leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors under framework agreements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop equipment specifications.
• Perform site inspections and provide technical recommendations.
• Support client engagement through proposals and project planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure (12-Month Contract)
Location: Hybrid Working Across UK
Sector: Water & Environmental Engineering
Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)
Salary: Day rate

About the Role

A respected UK-based engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects across the UK. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from offices in Manchester, Leeds, or Chester, with travel to project sites as required.
You'll be involved in the design and implementation of mechanical systems for clean water, wastewater, and sludge treatment facilities, contributing to sustainable engineering solutions within the UK water industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors under framework agreements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop equipment specifications.
• Perform site inspections and provide technical recommendations.
• Support client engagement through proposals and project planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in the water sector.
• Strong technical skills in mechanical design and specification.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in mentoring or team leadership is a plus.

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract minimum with potential for extension.
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and global expertise.