Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical delivery of mechanical design services for national water and wastewater projects. You’ll manage design packages from feasibility through construction support, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure.

Based in Birmingham, Redditch or Derby, the role offers hybrid working and a clear pathway to chartered status within a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Experience delivering mechanical design within the water sector or another regulated infrastructure industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering standards and industry best practice.
• Experience delivering technical design packages across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mechanical design activities from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support.
• Producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, technical specifications, schedules, reports and engineering documentation.
• Leading the design of pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment works, pipelines and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and technical investigations where required.
• Collaborating with electrical, process, civil and structural engineers to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Working with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders while providing technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CEng/IEng or working towards

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical delivery of mechanical design services for national water and wastewater projects. You’ll manage design packages from feasibility through construction support, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure.

Based in Birmingham, Redditch or Derby, the role offers hybrid working and a clear pathway to chartered status within a supportive, client-focused environment.