Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their passionate team in Scotland. This role involves leading mechanical design for various water projects and requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the water industry, strong project management skills, and a commitment to mentorship. The company offers competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative culture, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about sustainable engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in detailed design within the water industry.
• Previous line management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers in the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Mentorship

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!

Its an exciting time for our Mechanical Engineering team in Scotland, with a broad scope of opportunities across the water industry both locally & nationally. Our specialist teams in Scotland will be tackling the core challenges facing the water sector right now, based from our modern offices in George Square Glasgow & Morrison Street Edinburgh. In order to continue delivering our professional & highly reputed services, we are now recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team.

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

This will mean leading mechanical design for infrastructure & non‑infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations & more.

You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive projects outcomes.

You will also be involved in the mentorship and guidance of more junior engineers within the team.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water.

About You

You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward.

You will have previous experience of working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would also be beneficial.

For the right candidate, there will also be opportunities to take on line management responsibilities and so previous experience of this would be considered.

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 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.