Senior Mechanical Engineer, Water – Hybrid UK Impact

Egis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

26+ days annual leave

Professional development

Chartership support

Job summary

Egis in the UK is expanding its water business and seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery on major water projects across the UK.

You will act as mechanical technical lead, own design strategy, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor engineers. The role offers hybrid working in London, Bristol or Manchester, fast progression, and opportunities to shape AMP8 and related programmes.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer with IMechE or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience in water, wastewater, biosolids or oil & gas sectors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical treatment, pumps, piping and packaged plant.
• Familiarity with UK water standards and CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery on water/wastewater projects across the full design lifecycle.
• Act as mechanical technical lead: strategy, interfaces, risks and quality.
• Review calculations, specs, datasheets, P&IDs and drawings.
• Lead equipment selection for pumps, pipework, valves and tanks.
• Guide optioneering, value engineering, design reviews and constructability.
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination among teams.
• Promote lean delivery, BIM/3D coordination and data-led design.
• Provide technical assurance and support project managers.
• Mentor engineers and support chartership progression.
• Contribute to bids, client engagement and growth of mechanical capability.

Skills

BEng/MEng Mechanical

Chartered Engineer

7–10+ years experience

Water/wastewater background

Discipline lead

BIM/3D coordination

Client-facing workshops

Mentoring engineers

Education

BEng/MEng or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM/3D tools

Hydraulic analysis software

Job description

Egis in the UK is expanding its water business and seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery on major water projects across the UK.

You will act as mechanical technical lead, own design strategy, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor engineers. The role offers hybrid working in London, Bristol or Manchester, fast progression, and opportunities to shape AMP8 and related programmes.