Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland
Associate Mechanical Engineer
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Job Title: Associate Mechanical Engineer
Division: Water
Location: London, UK
đź’ˇ About Ayesa
Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.
With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.
Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you’ll lead and deliver Wastewater and Water design packages across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of relationships with key clients and contacts across the business including client liaison and development
- Management of projects within time, cost and quality constraints and standards
- Management of the day-to-day work of the team
- Champions and promotes professional advice, guidance and support across the business
- Monitors and manages compliance and KPI’s
- Estimating, pricing and delivering against work targets
- Management of engineering outsource partners
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What You Bring
- Member of a relevant professional body e.g. IMechE, CIWEM
- Demonstrate level of competence in mechanical and instrumentation design in the water / wastewater industry environment
- Demonstrate a level of competence in practical mechanical installation experience in the water / wastewater industry environment
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a similar role in the water and wastewater industry
- A good understanding of modular build construction processes and procedures
- Experienced in the installation, commissioning and proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) systems
- Experience of Water, Wastewater and Sludge Treatment Centres
- Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant standards, regulations and codes of practice
- Extensive site experience of water and recycling operations
- Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during the project life cycle
- An experienced manager of people and teams, developing others, and managing staff welfare
- Experience, or a strong understanding of construction, procurement, and commissioning
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well-being:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
- Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
- Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
- Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
- Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
- Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
- Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
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We’re Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
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