Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water & Wastewater (Chartered)

JN Bentley; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible working

Career development programmes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will shape mechanical aspects from concept to commissioning and ensure integration across the lifecycle of multiple projects.

Join a collaborative team delivering design and build solutions, with opportunities to mentor engineers, travel to sites, and develop through chartership and structured development programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the region.
• Water/wastewater experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and related projects through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, safe access and lifting arrangements, and above ground pipework layouts.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers to ensure designs are on programme, within budget, and to specified quality.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to deliver efficient, practical and safe solutions across design stages.
• Engage with clients, manage relationships, and support a one-team approach to achieving aims.
• Support the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching engineers and assigning resources.

Skills

Professional registration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Water/wastewater experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will shape mechanical aspects from concept to commissioning and ensure integration across the lifecycle of multiple projects.

Join a collaborative team delivering design and build solutions, with opportunities to mentor engineers, travel to sites, and develop through chartership and structured development programs.