Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure Lead

Matchtech Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is recruiting a Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across England. You will lead design teams, ensure safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions, and influence bid strategies with a strong governance mindset.

Based in multiple locations with hybrid working, you will mentor engineers and liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality mechanical designs that meet sustainability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent).
• Significant experience delivering mechanical designs in UK water/wastewater sector.
• Strong understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and equipment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Knowledge of pumping systems, pipework, valves and sludge handling systems.
• Ability to develop practical, economical engineering designs and layouts.
• Good understanding of civil, electrical, process disciplines and project management.
• Strong technical judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication to present proposals clearly and confidently.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to programme.
• Commitment to health and safety, quality and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of complex mechanical designs within water/wastewater sector.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop innovative, practical and risk-balanced engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs are safe, sustainable, compliant, buildable and cost effective.
• Produce, review and approve mechanical design calculations, specs and drawings.
• Support major project bids and contribute to delivery strategies.
• Act as technical reviewer and maintain high governance and QA standards.
• Manage technical delivery from broad briefs balancing programme, cost, quality and resources.
• Identify and manage technical risks; escalate issues as needed.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Support and mentor engineers to strengthen technical capability.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, safety and customer focus.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Health and safety

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng)

Job description

Matchtech Group is recruiting a Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across England. You will lead design teams, ensure safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions, and influence bid strategies with a strong governance mindset.

Based in multiple locations with hybrid working, you will mentor engineers and liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality mechanical designs that meet sustainability and safety standards.