Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water management is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee the design and delivery of mechanical systems for water and recycling projects in Peterborough. This role entails leading design activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovation through digital tools. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on sustainability and technical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working

Clear development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical design in water/utilities sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of UK design codes and health & safety requirements.
• Competence in working in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from feasibility to delivery support.
• Produce and review technical specifications as per industry standards.
• Support hazard studies and design reviews.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Innovation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (desirable)

Tools

CAD

Autodesk Plant 3D

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apply locations Peterborough time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R32346

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Peterborough | Hybrid working available

Who are we?

The @one Alliance is a collaborative partnership between eight industry leaders – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO – along with our extended supply chain. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

As we prepare for AMP8 – our most ambitious and innovative asset management period yet – we’re growing our team to meet the challenge. With a focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and engineering excellence, there’s never been a more exciting time to get involved.

Your role

We’re seeking a knowledgeable and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and technical delivery of mechanical systems across water and water recycling (non-infrastructure) projects. In this senior role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that engineering solutions are technically sound, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with project goals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading mechanical design activities across a portfolio of projects, from initial feasibility through to detailed design and delivery support.

• Producing and reviewing technical specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

• Coordinating closely with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors to achieve integrated project outcomes.

• Supporting hazard studies, design reviews, and safety assessments such as HAZOP and HAZCON.

• Driving innovation by adopting digital design tools, promoting offsite construction, and contributing to decarbonisation efforts.

• Providing support during construction and commissioning phases, resolving technical queries and ensuring buildability.

• Offering technical leadership to junior engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them develop their skills.

• Feeding into continuous improvement and technical governance processes, sharing lessons learned and best practice.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline); Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is desirable, or working towards it.

• Strong experience delivering mechanical design within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, UK design codes, CDM regulations, and health and safety requirements.

• Competence in using CAD and other design tools (e.g. Autodesk Plant 3D, or similar).

• A collaborative mindset, with experience working in multidisciplinary environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical detail clearly and confidently.

• A problem-solving approach with a drive to innovate, improve efficiency, and embed sustainable thinking.

Why join us?

At the @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where your voice is heard, your ideas are encouraged, and your growth is supported. Working on projects that directly impact communities, you’ll help to build a resilient and sustainable water network for the future.

We offer flexible working, clear development pathways, and the chance to work with experts from across eight leading organisations. It’s not just a job – it’s a place to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know – we’re here to support you.

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The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region.

With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.

We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.