Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

STANTEC; Lewes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and contribute to sustainable solutions in the water sector. You'll be part of a supportive team, involved in all project phases, from design to execution, in locations across Southern England. Ideal for experienced engineers passionate about driving positive change.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry leading training and development

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer or on route to Chartership preferred.
• Experience in mechanical design and technical outputs required.
• Familiarity with water sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the project life cycle from feasibility to construction support.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Liaise with project managers and various stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical outputs

Piping & Instrumentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions ?

Join Stantec and help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities!

At the start of AMP 8, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team in the South of England. This role can be based at our offices in Brighton, Ashford, Kings Hill or Southampton and you will grow our reputation within the local community and Water Business, by providing mechanical design services for a range of projects.

We are excited by our growth prospects, and this is a good opportunity to join an experienced team who will provide you with plenty of support and opportunities for career progression.

You will be involved in the whole project life cycle from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support including site surveys and investigations.

You will hold responsibility for working and liaising with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the projects and community. You will help mentor and guide less experienced members within the team.

For more information on our Water teams, please see Stantec Water

About You

• You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject. You will ideally be Chartered (Or on route to Chartership) or Incorporated and have experience in mechanical design.
  
• You will be experienced in producing technical outputs such as design specifications, sizing and designing pumping systems and aeration systems, schedules, reports and familiar with collaborative planning reviews and designs of solutions.
  
• You will be able to provide engineering input design outputs in collaboration with other disciplines, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
  
• Experience in the Water sector is an advantage but not essential and we would also be interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within the energy, infrastructure & environmental sectors.
  

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
  
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
  
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
  
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
  

To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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