Senior Mechanical Engineer

MOTT MACDONALD-4; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, working on critical water and wastewater projects in the North West. You will lead mechanical design integration, manage deliverables, and mentor junior engineers while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Health Screening

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Leading the interfaces and integration of the mechanical design with other disciplines.
• Managing, reviewing, and preparing mechanical design deliverables.
• Providing quality assurance through check/review functions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Mechanical Engineer

Job description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), you will work in a creative and challenging environment, delivering a wide range of projects across our United Utilities framework.

MMB is one of seven partners supporting United Utilities in delivering GBP3bn worth of upgrades to critical infrastructure assets, including water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, and reservoirs within the North West during the AMP8 period.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Mechanical Engineer include:

• Leading the interfaces and integration of the mechanical design with other disciplines.
• Managing, reviewing, and preparing mechanical design deliverables (calculations, drawings, documentation, schedules, specifications, and reports) to ensure the project meets time, cost, and quality targets.
• Providing quality assurance through check/review functions of others' work.
• Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team by coaching and mentoring junior engineers and identifying appropriate resources for projects.

Candidate Specification:

Qualified Mechanical Engineer (preferably Chartered or Incorporated).

Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design.

We support your further development in technical, management, or client-facing roles to meet your career aspirations—control of your career path is encouraged.

What we offer:

Competitive salary based on experience. Core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer
• Option to purchase, sell, and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health Screening
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave, shared parental leave
• Payment of professional subscription costs
• Gym membership discounts across the UK

Mott MacDonald Bentley currently does not offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route due to recent UK government changes; applications from eligible candidates via alternative immigration routes are welcome.

Other information:

This is a role employed by Mott MacDonald, working across the joint venture with JN Bentley.

Mott MacDonald Bentley provides integrated design and build services, combining contracting and design expertise.

About Mott MacDonald:

A global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. We value diversity, respect, and integrity, and invest in our people through training and development opportunities.

Our projects benefit communities by securing water supplies and managing flood risks, making a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from all community sectors and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants even if they do not meet every requirement.

We ensure barrier-free recruitment and are happy to discuss adjustments. More information is available in our policies linked above.

Agile working:

We support flexible and agile working environments to meet the needs of our employees and the business.