Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Progression plan

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Thames Valley team in Reading. You will contribute to the design, construction and commissioning of water and wastewater projects, delivering mechanical installations on process plants and ensuring As Constructed documentation.

The role requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, CSCS, and a proactive approach to safety, quality and project delivery.

Qualifications

• CSCS certification and site safety awareness.
• HNC or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Working towards professional registration with an appropriate body.
• Understanding civil engineering principles and MEICA construction.
• Knowledge of British and International Standards including Client and WIMES.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical installations on process plants, integrating design, construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to framework and project safety procedures, and manage construction-phase activities such as outage planning, subcontractor oversight, programme management and mechanical/process safety.
• Lead Quality Assurance through ITPs, acceptance documents, training materials, completion documentation and defect management.
• Commission mechanical plant, manage performance testing, and ensure projects are delivered to 'As Constructed' status with accurate completion documentation.
• Support and develop Mechanical Engineers within the team.

Skills

CSCS

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Driving licence

Education

HNC / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Working towards professional registration

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Thames Valley team in Reading. You will contribute to the design, construction and commissioning of water and wastewater projects, delivering mechanical installations on process plants and ensuring As Constructed documentation.

The role requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, CSCS, and a proactive approach to safety, quality and project delivery.