Senior Mechanical Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Company phone & laptop

Training & progression

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash plan

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Job summary

A Senior Mechanical Engineer is sought to work primarily within the Water industry for Aqua Consultants. The role involves leadership on feasibility, outline and detailed design projects, with potential secondment to client sites on a part-time or full-time basis.

You'll lead multi-discipline teams, produce deliverables on time and to budget, mentor junior engineers and help develop innovative solutions while maintaining CPD and contributing to Mission 25 growth goals.

Qualifications

• Water industry or wider utilities experience.
• Knowledge of water and sewage treatment processes and equipment.
• Commercial awareness of clients and project impacts.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience from feasibility to outline and detailed design.
• Production of calculations (e.g., hydraulic pump calculations).
• Production of schedules, documents, reports, drawings, datasheets.
• Degree qualified in mechanical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership within 6 months.
• Onsite experience preferable.
• CAD skills advantageous.
• Knowledge of WIMES and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute on feasibility, outline and detailed design projects.
• Tendering and developing fee bids.
• Design management and coordination of multidisciplinary projects.
• Lead or conduct site visits as required.
• Liaise with and support internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Support junior engineers with development and mentoring.
• Produce deliverables to time, cost and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and solutions on projects.
• Develop and deliver innovative client solutions.
• Check and review documents.
• Develop smarter ways of working with new tools/techniques.
• Maintain personal development and CPD.
• Support Aqua's Mission 25 goals for growth.

Skills

Water industry experience

Leadership & mentoring

Feasibility & design

Site visits experience

Commercial awareness

Multi-discipline coordination

Project delivery

CPD & development

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Chartered Engineer (or near)

Tools

CAD

WIMES knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work predominantly within the Water industry but you may also cover wider utilities, infrastructure and industrial clients.

This is a consultant role and it is likely the post holder will be seconded into one of Aqua’s clients on a part time or full time basis on an occasional or permanent basis.

Key responsibilities include;

• Willing to lead and/or contribute on feasibility, outline and detailed design projects.
• Tendering and developing fee bids.
• Design management and coordination of multi-discipline projects.
• Leading/conducting site visits as and when required.
• Liaising with and supporting internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Support junior engineers with development and potential mentoring.
• Production of required deliverables to time, cost and quality.
• Providing technical guidance and solutions on projects and assisting other engineers.
• Developing and delivering innovative solutions for clients.
• Checking and reviewing of documents.
• Assisting with developing smarter ways of working through new tools, techniques etc.
• Maintaining personal development and CPD.
• Supporting the Aqua family Mission 25 goals for future growth of the company.

Qualifications

• Water Industry or wider utilities experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and associated equipment/systems.
• Commercial awareness of clients and factors that affect the project and impacts on Aqua Consultants.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of projects from feasibility to outline and detailed design.
• Production of calculations e.g., hydraulic pump calculations, screens etc.
• Production of schedules, documents, reports, drawings, datasheets etc.
• Degree qualified within mechanical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership (within next 6 months).
• Onsite experience would be preferable.
• CAD skills would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of WIMES and other industry standards

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
• Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave

Why Aqua Consultants?

We are a fast-growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

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