Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Systems

Pick Everard; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career development

CSR opportunities

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions

Employee discount scheme

Eyecare scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard in the UK is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Civil Engineering to join the Water Engineering team. You will lead mechanical designs for wastewater, clean water, and related projects, collaborating with project managers and engineering disciplines to deliver robust solutions across the project lifecycle.

The role offers development opportunities, chartered status support, and a clear path to senior leadership within a national team.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Working towards a professional qualification with professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE etc)
• Some work experience with consultant or contractor (desirable).
• A good understanding of mechanical engineering principles for water related projects.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation (CDM) and CAD.
• Strong written communication skills, including annotating drawings, and writing clear reports.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Leading development of mechanical designs from feasibility through to detailed design and construction for a wide range of clean water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pumping stations, sewerage networks and pumped storage systems.
• Leading development of high-quality technical deliverables such as P&IDs, valve and penstock schedules, mechanical specifications, and above ground pipework layouts.
• Leading development of key engineering technical calculations including pump sizing, safe access assessments, lifting and maintenance arrangements, and equipment selection.
• Mentoring junior colleagues, supporting their development.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Geotechnical, and Process engineering) to deliver technically robust, cost-effective solutions that meet programme, budget, and client quality requirements.
• Representing the firm at client meetings.
• Supporting project's and contributing your own innovative ideas to help us find affordable, sustainable and low carbon solutions for our clients.
• Compliance withHealth and Safety requirements, practices and procedures.

Skills

Strong written communication

Collaborative mindset

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Professional qualification (ICE/IMechE) in progress

Tools

CAD

Job description

Pick Everard in the UK is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Civil Engineering to join the Water Engineering team. You will lead mechanical designs for wastewater, clean water, and related projects, collaborating with project managers and engineering disciplines to deliver robust solutions across the project lifecycle.

The role offers development opportunities, chartered status support, and a clear path to senior leadership within a national team.