Senior & Principal Mechanical Engineers

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking Senior & Principal Mechanical Engineers to lead design processes in the water industry. The role involves collaboration with teams, ensuring compliance with design codes, and developing new technologies. Candidates should have significant experience and a degree in mechanical engineering, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Access to health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Recognised senior/principal engineer, Chartered or close to achieving status.
• Considerable experience in the water industry or related sector.
• Ability to support quantity surveyors in cost modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations.
• Oversee development of new technologies for research projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Design engineering knowledge

Knowledge of pumps/pipe systems

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for Senior & Principal Mechanical Engineers with a passion for innovation and problem-solving?

Your role will involve leading complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent design codes.

As a critical team member, you will conduct root cause analysis investigations, provide technical input into project briefs, and oversee the development of new technologies for research projects. Additionally, you will be crucial in establishing a 'Centre of Excellence' for engineering and nurturing a sustainable engineering structure from graduates to industry experts.

Join us in shaping Thames Water's future of engineering. Your expertise and leadership will ensure our success in AMP8 and beyond.

What you should bring to the role

• Be a recognised senior/principal engineer. (Chartered or close to achieving Chartered Status) in Mechanical Engineering with considerable experience in the water industry or a closely related equivalent sector.
• Be degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Have design engineer knowledge at a detailed design level.
• Provide background on supporting quantity surveyors/cost estimating teams in the scope development for cost modelling and budgetary proposals.
• Knowledgeable in pumps/pipe systems, sludge, gas/CHP systems, or water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
• Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.

Base location: Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week and as the business requires.

Working hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

It is helpful to have a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for this role.

What's in it for you?

• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.