Senior Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver projects in the water sector. You will manage mechanical design tasks, support junior engineers, and work on critical infrastructure upgrades. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in the water sector and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This role offers a creative and challenging environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Water Sector.
• Degree or similar in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideally Chartered Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead interfaces and integration of mechanical design.
• Manage and prepare mechanical design deliverables.
• Provide quality assurance of others' work.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Water Sector experience

Mechanical engineering principles

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Water Sector. Job Details: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be working in a creative and challenging environment, delivering a wide range of projects across our Water Sector Projects.

We are working on projects to support delivery 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 work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will include the following activities:

• Leading the interfaces and integration of the mechanical design with that of other disciplines.
• Management, reviewing and preparation of mechanical design deliverables (such as calculations, drawings for plant general arrangements, documentation, schedules, specifications and design reports) to achieve the correct time / cost / quality balance for the project.
• Providing quality assurance of others work by undertaking check/review functions.
• Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring junior engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Significant experience in the Water Sector
• Degree or similar in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Ideally Chartered Mechanical Engineer
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and standards relating to process industries.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem–solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design tasks and meet deadlines.