Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pertemps; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where your innovative spirit will drive the future of water engineering. In this pivotal role, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with stringent design codes while developing new technologies. With a focus on creating a sustainable engineering structure, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of the industry. Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and a range of benefits that support your well-being and career growth. If you are passionate about making a real difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Health MOTs

Physiotherapy

Counselling

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Chartered or close to Chartered Status in Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant experience in the water industry or related sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Software Development Tools

Job description

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving? Join our team to support the creation of the 'Intelligent Client', driving our AMP7 ambitions and beyond. Your role will involve leading complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent design codes.

As a critical team member, you will conduct root cause analysis investigations, provide technical input into project briefs, and oversee the development of new technologies for research projects. Additionally, you will be crucial in establishing a 'Centre of Excellence' for engineering and nurturing a sustainable engineering structure from graduates to industry experts.

Join us in shaping Thames Water's future of engineering. Your expertise and leadership will ensure our success in AMP8 and beyond.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Complete the design of complex engineering processes in the water and wastewater industry.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in developing solutions to engineering challenges for operational plants to ensure adherence to stringent design codes.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for mechanically biased projects.
• Undertake equipment failure root cause analysis investigations to establish failure methods and reduce the impact and future occurrence.
• Provide technical input into project definition briefs.
• Provide mechanical input into asset surveys, plant condition assessments, feasibility studies, whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.
• Provide technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery, including handover.
• Ensure compliance with engineering-based regulatory requirements in your area.
• Support testing and development of new technologies for implementation in research projects.
• Provide technical sign-off (accountability) and assurance that the project's needs will be fulfilled during technical delivery, including handover and commissioning.
• Develop new tools (software, programs, apps, etc.) to enhance the Engineering team's capabilities.
• Support the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering.
• Support creating a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduates to industry experts that leads Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.

Hybrid working – Clearwater Court, requiring presence in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week as needed.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Having a driver’s license and access to a vehicle is helpful for this role.

What you should bring to the role

• Recognized senior engineer (Chartered or close to Chartered Status) in Mechanical Engineering with significant experience in the water industry or a related sector.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Design engineer knowledge at a detailed design level.
• Experience supporting quantity surveyors/cost estimating teams in scope development for cost modeling and budgets.
• Knowledge of pumps/pipe systems, sludge, gas/CHP systems, or water/wastewater treatment equipment.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £48,000 to £72,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Benefits supporting health, well-being, and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future, supporting our communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. Enjoy career growth, flexible work, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or labs, we seek passionate people eager to improve the world of water for future generations.

If you want a sustainable career impacting millions and protecting water resources, join us. We support you every step of the way to build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications and provide support during recruitment. We aim to remove barriers to success; if you need assistance, we’re here to help.

In crises, we rally to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can volunteer as an ambassador, with training provided. It’s a rewarding way to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.