Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Wastewater Lead (Hybrid)

Kier Group; Hexton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Maple Lodge team in Rickmansworth. You will deliver mechanical engineering solutions across a major water infrastructure project, supporting delivery within budget and timescales while complying with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

The role involves leading from inception to completion, coordinating with design partners and the supply chain, mentoring graduates, and chairing HAZOP/OPMAN events.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of wastewater engineering and process equipment designs.
• Experience delivering large wastewater schemes.
• Ability to lead and manage on-site teams.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering from inception to completion, liaising with Tier 2 Supply Chain design teams to ensure fully integrated, clash-free designs
• Collaborate with design partners to ensure CDM compliance and constructability, including check, review and approval of outputs
• Manage procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors in cooperation with the commercial team
• Chair and attend HAZOP and OPMAN events, maintain design risk registers and compile final contract documentation
• Mentor and support graduate mechanical engineers, helping them develop their skills and careers

Skills

Wastewater engineering

EN1090 compliance

Team leadership

Driving licence

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Maple Lodge team in Rickmansworth. You will deliver mechanical engineering solutions across a major water infrastructure project, supporting delivery within budget and timescales while complying with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

The role involves leading from inception to completion, coordinating with design partners and the supply chain, mentoring graduates, and chairing HAZOP/OPMAN events.