Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic Water Solutions team in Cardiff. This role offers the chance to work on major capital programs across the UK water sector, contributing to impactful projects that enhance water infrastructure. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring high-quality designs and technical specifications for water and wastewater installations. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to sustainability, this position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in water and wastewater engineering projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce feasibility studies, design drawings, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high technical quality.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Water and Wastewater Engineering

Technical Specifications

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IMechE)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector, Cardiff

Client: AECOM

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3f5f213ba008

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water Solutions team, with flexible locations including St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, or Plymouth.

In this role, you’ll contribute to delivering major capital programs across the UK water sector, working on projects from small rural sites to complex infrastructure schemes in water and wastewater, supporting frameworks extending through AMP8 and AMP9.

Key Programmes You’ll Support:

• Southern Water – £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme: Supporting Tier 1 Contractors on non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects, and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects through various frameworks.
• South West Water – Engineering Consultancy Services Framework: Multi-Discipline Engineering Design.
• Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework: Design Consultants.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team recognized for excellence, with opportunities to develop your career through local and flagship projects across the UK and globally.

We offer flexible working arrangements and collaborative environments to deliver sustainable solutions that benefit communities and the environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing feasibility studies, design drawings, and technical specifications.
• Collaborating with civil, electrical, process, and mechanical teams nationwide.
• Ensuring high technical quality, supporting bids, and liaising with clients and contractors.
• Designing mechanical installations such as water and wastewater pumping stations, valves, odour control systems, and pipework.
• Conducting site surveys and producing plant layouts, equipment schedules, and system analyses.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IMechE).
• Experience in delivering water and wastewater engineering projects with confidence and precision.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities, and provide accommodations for those requiring support during the application process.

Additional Information:

Follow us on social media to learn more about our projects and culture. For inquiries, contact recruiter Jay Hewitt on LinkedIn.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services across project lifecycles, committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. Join us to work on impactful projects and grow your career in a supportive environment.