Senior Mechanical Engineer (Bristol/Exeter)

GirlingJones; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Engineer to provide high-quality engineering design services in the water sector. The role involves developing design documents, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating between disciplines in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a strong background in process plant systems and the principles of water treatment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Significant experience in process plant systems on complex water engineering projects.
• Membership of a professional institution, chartered or nearing chartership.
• Good general knowledge of mechanical, electrical engineering, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering Design services to minimize risks and maximize profits.
• Coordinate design and produce documents considering health and safety.
• Assist in developing and monitoring departmental procedures.

Skills

Technical delivery

Water treatment knowledge

Process engineering

Project management

Education

Relevant discipline Engineering HND

Job description

Due to the geography of the work, this role can either be based out of Bristol or Exeter with hybrid working available.

What’s it all about?

You will report directly to the Principal Engineer or Regional Discipline Lead, and your role will be to provide superior quality Engineering Design services to allow the company to minimise risks and maximise profits on turnkey and engineering services contracts.

You will coordinate the design and produce design documents and drawings, taking into account health and safety requirements, specifications, and standards pertaining to the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Work according to procedures and processes to ensure the ongoing development of the department.
• Assist in developing, monitoring, and reviewing procedures and processes.
• Write, update, and monitor efficient procedures to aid the smooth running of the department.
• Ensure coordination of designs with all other disciplines internal and external to the business.
• Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.
• Maintain a personal development plan.
• Assist in supervising and developing staff.
• Assist in ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
• Reduce waste to a minimum from all departmental activities and ensure designs take environmental issues into account.

Ideally, you have the following:

• Significant experience in the technical delivery of process plant systems on complex water industry engineering projects.
• Understanding of the principles of water and sewage treatment.
• Membership of a professional institution, chartered or nearing chartership.
• Relevant discipline Engineering HND.
• Good general knowledge of all aspects of water treatment, e.g., mechanical engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering, and project management.

About The Company

This company believes that people matter. They know that to build successful, creative teams, a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking is essential. They will provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences.

On top of all this, here are some other key benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (dependent on the job)
• Car or Car Allowance (dependent on the job)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings, etc.