Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Moor Side; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and be chartered with a professional institution. Responsibilities include coordinating with various project teams and engaging with clients to deliver efficient solutions. This position offers comprehensive training, clear career progression, and benefits including a pension scheme and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution needed.
• Must possess a valid driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with project teams ensuring design quality and timing.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational, and construction teams.
• Engage positively with clients and manage relationships.
• Support the mechanical engineering team's development through mentoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered member of professional institution

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within our Yorkshire Water framework, you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all mechanical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts, etc.
• Coordinate with the project team comprising of Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications
• Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
• Support the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities - from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk - our projects make a real difference.

Benefits

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave / Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.