Senior Mechanical Engineer (Bristol) – Water

GirlingJones; Bristol, Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to enhance their engineering team. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and involves delivering high-quality engineering design services for water industry projects. You will lead the coordination of designs, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, while also playing a pivotal role in developing departmental procedures. The company values diversity and aims to create an environment where you can thrive and grow. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a difference in the water sector, this opportunity is perfect for you!

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 Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex water industry engineering projects.
• HND in relevant engineering discipline and nearing chartership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and produce documents while ensuring safety and standards.
• Assist in developing and monitoring procedures for department efficiency.

Skills

Technical delivery of process plant systems

Understanding of water and sewage treatment principles

Project management

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Process engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Relevant discipline Engineering HND

Membership of a professional institution

Job description

I am thrilled to be working with this leading contractor who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

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 co-ordinate the design and produce design documents and drawings taking due account of health and safety requirements, specifications and standards pertaining to the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to procedures and processes to ensure the continuing development of the department.
• Assist in developing procedures and processes and to monitor and review the procedures and processes.
• Write, update and monitor efficient procedures to aid the smooth running of the department.
• Ensure co-ordination 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 to ensure designs take account of environmental issues.

Ideally, you have the following:

• Significant experience in technical delivery of process plant systems on complex water industry engineering projects.
• Understand 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 to build successful, creative teams need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. They will provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference.

Key Takeaways

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (Job needs dependent)
• Car or Car Allowance (Job needs dependent)
• 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 Hub, Kids Pass etc.