Senior Mechanical Engineer – Southern England

Mott MacDonald; Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership on various water projects. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge in water treatment, strong project management, and communication skills, with a drive for professional development. This role offers comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, flexible leave options, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water treatment and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Able to manage design delivery and project management.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEICA design and integration with other disciplines.
• Contribute to the preparation of design deliverables.
• Business development in the water and wastewater fields.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of water treatment

Strong communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Overview of the role

Our Water Consultancy Division has ambitious growth plans in line with AMP8 investment needs and we are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business. We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We also provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically complex work. The scale of investment required in AMP8 is a significant challenge but also a major opportunity to provide a long–lasting legacy to our clients and their regions. Given this, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team of mechanical, electrical and ICA engineers and provide technical excellence, leadership and direction on a range of water projects.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Managing the MEICA design and integration with other disciplines
• Managing and contributing to the preparation of design deliverables to achieve the correct time / cost / quality balance for the project
• Working with the resource manager to manage project resources and to grow and develop our capability through recruitment and training
• Business development including providing specialist support to our Account Leaders and Practices, and leading on proposals and tenders in the water and waste water fields
• Programme and financial management of small to medium sized projects with a MEICA bias

We are looking for a Chartered mechanical Engineer, keen to make a difference in the sector, take wide responsibilities and progress professionally.

• An in–depth knowledge of water treatment and wastewater treatment equipment including pumping systems
• Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
• A capability to manage design delivery, and project manage
• A team leader capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently delivery
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions

Qualifications

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long–term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high–street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self–development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

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