Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

AlíaGestiónIntegraldeServicios,S.L.U; Location (WV); On-site; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Pension match

Income protection

Life assurance

Training & development

Maternity & paternity benefits

Sports & social

25 days annual leave

Recognition awards

Job summary

Ayesa Engineering in Leeds is seeking a Mechanical - Principal Engineer to lead mechanical design and delivery for water, wastewater, and utility projects. You will coordinate with civil, electrical, and process teams to ensure robust design and compliant delivery.

The role demands Chartered or near-chartered engineers with 5+ years’ experience in water sector design, a strong grasp of UK standards, and a drive to implement BIM and low‑carbon solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (IMechE or equivalent) or working towards chartership.
• 5+ years' experience delivering mechanical designs for water, wastewater, or utilities projects.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, WIMES, codes, and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery for water, wastewater, sewage and utility infrastructure projects.
• Oversee design management, quality reviews, and integration with civil, electrical, and process disciplines.
• Prepare technical specifications, mechanical schedules, and tender documentation.
• Assist in appointment of specialist contractors and management of the specialist contractors team contracts to cost, time, quality & safety requirements.
• Collaboratively work with the design team, project management team, construction team and supply chain and provide mechanical installation expertise.
• Ensure all relevant standards, regulations and codes of practice are adhered to throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage the creation of the mechanical installation and procurement strategy to ensure all members of the team are aware of their responsibilities.
• Monitor and report on all progress on a weekly and monthly basis, including taking action to maintain delivery to time, cost, quality and safety requirements.
• Lead buildability, risk, opportunity and value engineering reviews.
• Develop new ways of working, reduce carbon, increase biodiversity, address climate change, and embrace innovations and new digital technologies

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Pump systems

Plant design

MEICA knowledge

BIM / CAD

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IMechE) or working towards chartership

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Plant 3D

BIM

Job description

Ayesa Engineering in Leeds is seeking a Mechanical - Principal Engineer to lead mechanical design and delivery for water, wastewater, and utility projects. You will coordinate with civil, electrical, and process teams to ensure robust design and compliant delivery.

The role demands Chartered or near-chartered engineers with 5+ years’ experience in water sector design, a strong grasp of UK standards, and a drive to implement BIM and low‑carbon solutions.