Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pure Tech Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Client, via Pure Tech Recruitment, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end lifecycle management of multi-million-pound water treatment systems. You will own technical delivery from concept through field deployment, coordinating with PM to ensure high performance outcomes.

The role emphasizes design and build experience in clean/industrial water treatment, including RO and ion exchange processes, with responsibility for documentation, technical compliance and project

Qualifications

• Mechanical degree qualification.
• Clean water or industrial water treatment experience.
• Reverse Osmosis and IO experience required.
• Must be from a design and build background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the allocated Engineering projects; sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors, checks output standards and summarises progress.
• Serve as the definitive authority for reviewing and approving critical project documentation, including P&IDs, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Responsible for coordination, implementation, interventions, execution and technical compliance, control and completion of systems projects / activities, while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the organisation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Service teams to ensure Projects meet tender cost allowances and contribution targets.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Water treatment

Reverse Osmosis

Ion exchange IO

Design & build

Education

Mechanical degree

Job description

Our client is a leading international provider of industrial water treatment and process filtration solutions. They support customers across a range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, and healthcare, helping to solve complex process and production challenges through the design, installation, servicing, and maintenance of high-quality systems.

Due to continued growth and expansion into new industries, they are looking to strengthen their Engineering team with a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This critical role offers an exceptional opportunity to spearhead the end-to-end lifecycle of multi-million-pound industrial water and wastewater treatment systems, transitioning seamlessly from high-level conceptual design to impactful field deployment.

As a Senior Engineer you will hold complete technical ownership over the execution and delivery of high-impact, capital engineering infrastructure ranging from c 1m to 3m. Partnering seamlessly with their Project Management team, you will translate complex challenges into operational, high-performance systems.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the allocated Engineering projects; sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors, checks output standards and summarises progress.
• Serve as the definitive authority for reviewing and approving critical project documentation, including complex P&IDs, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Responsible for coordination, implementation, interventions, execution and technical compliance, control and completion of systems projects / activities, while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the organisation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Service teams to ensure Projects meet tender cost allowances and contribution targets.

Key experience required

• Mechanical degree qualification.
• Clean water or industrial water treatment experience.
• Reverse Osmosis and ION Exchange (IO) experience required.
• Must be from a design and build background.