Senior Mechanical Engineers in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage water treatment projects. The successful candidate will guide a multidisciplinary team, communicate effectively with clients, and ensure project delivery. Ideally located in Leeds, this role offers competitive pay and a range of comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical designs in water utilities sector.
• Sound knowledge of UK mechanical design standards.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of water sector projects.
• Engage with clients to meet project requirements.
• Oversee the work of junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design delivery

Communication skills

Proficiency in BIM

Results-oriented mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progressing toward chartership

Tools

BIM

Plant 3D

Job description

Overview

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The Opportunity

We are seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our Water team and contribute to the delivery of robust, efficient engineering solutions across the water industry. In this role, you will take ownership of the design and execution of water and wastewater treatment projects, including pumping systems and transmission infrastructure.

Ideally you will be based in Leeds or Cardiff, however these vacancies are open to a number of our UK offices including Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool. You will work on technically challenging and high-value projects within long-term frameworks for major UK water utilities such as United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, Welsh Water and Wessex frameworks. You will apply your technical expertise, lead key project tasks, and provide guidance to junior team members. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners will be an essential part of the role.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design and delivery of water sector projects from feasibility through to construction. You will provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on treatment systems, pumping solutions, and pipework design. The role involves overseeing and supporting the work of junior engineers and technicians, ensuring high standards across all stages of project delivery. You will engage directly with clients to meet technical requirements, manage timelines, and stay within budget. In addition, you will contribute to work-winning activities, including the preparation of project bids, proposals, and participation in client meetings. You will make effective use of digital tools such as BIM and Plant 3D to enhance project outcomes and will be expected to promote a culture of technical rigour, operational efficiency, and innovation within the team.

The available positions are for senior engineers with experience in water, including treatment facilities, pumping systems and pipework. We want people who are self motivated and able to adapt to the demands of projects and clients, someone who will enjoy solving problems and working with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality solutions.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking the below skills and knowledge:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical designs in the water utilities sector, including treatment facilities and pumping systems
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IMechE or relevant body, or progressing toward chartership
• Sound knowledge of current mechanical design standards and practices in the UK water industry
• Proficiency in using digital design software (e.g., BIM, Plant 3D)
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A results-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work on time

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Ali Wallace at the provided address. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive — through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of within legal limits, or expression, marital status, neurotype or mental health, or faith or belief, socioeconomic background, and whether you're on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture and cross-cultural working to equity and inclusion. Discover more about life at Arup at our careers site.

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Our Application Process

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