Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure Lead (Hybrid)

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical design for water and wastewater projects, from feasibility to commissioning. Hybrid working from our Edinburgh office, with a focus on resilience and sustainable solutions for Scotland's water infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to Stantec's Water business growth while maintaining technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, pumping stations and mechanical systems
• Experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Experience producing and reviewing technical calculations, specifications and engineering documentation
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review technical calculations, specifications, schedules and engineering documentation.
• Work with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and delivery partners.
• Help clients improve resilience, meet environmental commitments and deliver sustainable solutions for Scotland's water infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise across the team.
• Promote technical excellence and support the continued growth of Stantec's Water business.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Leadership in delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards

Job description

Stantec in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical design for water and wastewater projects, from feasibility to commissioning. Hybrid working from our Edinburgh office, with a focus on resilience and sustainable solutions for Scotland's water infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to Stantec's Water business growth while maintaining technical excellence.