Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Training and development

Paid professional subscriptions

Chartered progression support

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team in Newcastle or Leeds, delivering mechanical designs across major water and wastewater programmes from concept to construction.

You will work with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, review technical calculations and specifications, and ensure safe, sustainable outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering design within the UK water sector.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Producing mechanical designs for water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
• Preparing and reviewing technical calculations, equipment specifications and docs.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Supporting technical reviews and identifying opportunities to improve engineering solutions.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to early career engineers and graduates.
• Communicating effectively with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards

Job description

The Opportunity

The UK water industry is investing in the infrastructure needed to meet future environmental, operational and population challenges, and Stantec is playing a leading role in delivering that transformation. Through AMP8 and beyond, we're helping our clients create resilient, efficient water and wastewater networks that will serve communities for generations to come.

Working With Us, You'll Have The Opportunity To

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water team in Newcastle or Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects while developing your technical expertise within one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, project teams and industry specialists to deliver innovative mechanical engineering solutions across a wide range of treatment and infrastructure projects.

• Deliver mechanical engineering solutions across major water and wastewater programmes.
• Take ownership of design packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Share your technical knowledge by supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable engineering outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects, supporting successful project delivery from concept through to construction.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Producing mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
• Preparing and reviewing technical calculations, equipment specifications and engineering documentation.
• Working collaboratively with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams and clients throughout project delivery.
• Supporting technical reviews and identifying opportunities to improve engineering solutions.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to early career engineers and graduates.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects through effective communication with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

YOUR IMPACT

Your work will help deliver reliable, sustainable water infrastructure that improves operational performance, protects the environment and supports the long-term needs of communities across the UK. Through innovative mechanical engineering solutions, you'll contribute to projects that improve efficiency, resilience and asset performance for our clients.

You’ll also help strengthen our Mechanical Engineering team by sharing technical expertise, supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

About You

We're looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and delivering practical engineering solutions within collaborative multidisciplinary teams.

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards.
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering design within the UK water sector.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems associated with water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior engineers.

Desirable

• Experience working with contractors during project delivery.
• Experience across infrastructure and non-infrastructure water projects.
• Experience supporting framework delivery or long-term client programmes.

WHY JOIN US

We put people first:

We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve:

Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named "Best Place to Work" and "International Consulting Firm of the Year" at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right:

Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

We are better together:

A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).

Growth:

We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits:

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Hybrid / Flexible working:

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.

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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.