Senior Mechanical Engineer, Water Infrastructure – Hybrid Exeter

Advance Training & Recruitment Services

Exeter

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services is seeking a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer – Water in Exeter. You will lead the mechanical design and act as discipline lead on multidisciplinary water projects across the UK, balancing technical delivery with team leadership.

This senior role offers mentoring of engineers, oversight of designs and specifications, strong client liaison, and opportunities to shape project delivery and drive engineering excellence while benefiting from hybrid

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
Significant experience delivering mechanical design within the UK water sector.
Strong understanding of pumping systems, treatment processes, mechanical plant and associated equipment.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineers.
Knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles is advantageous.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design and technical delivery of water and wastewater projects.
Act as the mechanical discipline lead on multidisciplinary schemes.
Provide technical oversight, reviewing and approving designs, calculations and specifications.
Mentor, coach and develop engineers and technicians within the team.
Support resource planning, project delivery and technical quality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability and engineering excellence.