Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Water Projects

Envirogen Group UK Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Purchase extra annual leave

Job summary

Envirogen Group UK Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer to own execution and delivery of capital projects from concept to field deployment. You will design, specify equipment, and drive technical reviews assisting the sales team with cost estimates.

You will mentor the core engineering team, govern project documentation, and lead vendor engagements to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes across £1M–£20M systems in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Academic Foundation: A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree, with a strong preference for a discipline in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Proven Track Record: A demonstrated history of engineering success and technical achievement within the industrial water, wastewater, or fluid process industries.
• Professional Attributes: A highly organized, self-directed professional who thrives in a collaborative, flat organization; possesses top-tier problem-solving acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the polished presence required for high-stakes, customer-facing technical engagements

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced System Design: Spearhead the end-to-end design lifecycle of multi-million-pound treatment systems, serving as the technical anchor for major engineering deliverables from initial concept to final execution.
• Mentor & Develop Talent: Coach, mentor, and elevate the capabilities of the core engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Engineering Governance & Review: Serve as the definitive authority for reviewing and approving critical project documentation, including complex P&IDs, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM).
• High-Performance Equipment Selection: Execute advanced hydraulic calculations, precise pump design and selection, and comprehensive valve and instrumentation specifications to guarantee system performance and full contractual compliance, while supporting the sales team with precise cost, labour, and subcontractor estimates for commercial proposals.
• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Governance: Author rigorous technical data sheets, initiate RFQs, collaborate closely with key vendors, and execute data-driven procurement determinations to maintain aggressive project velocity.
• Cross-Functional & Commercial Leadership: Drive critical customer- and vendor-facing technical reviews, while partnering seamlessly with the sales team to deliver precise cost, labour, and subcontractor estimates for winning commercial proposals

Skills

Project leadership

Technical ownership

System design

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree with preference for Mechanical, Chemical, Civil

Job description

Envirogen Group UK Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer to own execution and delivery of capital projects from concept to field deployment. You will design, specify equipment, and drive technical reviews assisting the sales team with cost estimates.

You will mentor the core engineering team, govern project documentation, and lead vendor engagements to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes across £1M–£20M systems in the UK and beyond.