Pell Frischmann
Mechanical Engineer
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About Pell Frischmann
Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater
Location
Croydon
About The Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water & Wastewater team in Croydon, supporting the delivery of a wide range of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be responsible for developing and delivering mechanical engineering designs from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
You will play a key role in designing innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines and associated infrastructure. The role offers the opportunity to work on major UK water sector frameworks and contribute to projects that have a positive impact on communities and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical engineering designs for clean water and wastewater projects.
- Prepare calculations, technical specifications, reports and design deliverables.
- Undertake equipment selection, including pumps, screens, valves, pipework, sludge handling and treatment systems.
- Support feasibility studies, outline designs and detailed design stages.
- Work collaboratively with civil, structural, process, electrical and environmental teams.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
- Provide technical support during tender, construction and commissioning phases.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders throughout project development.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and health and safety requirements.
- Support the development of junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team.
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Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Essential
- Degree (BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Working towards, or holding, Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution.
- Experience delivering mechanical design solutions within the water and wastewater sector.
- Knowledge of pumping stations, treatment works, process equipment, pipelines and mechanical installations.
- Experience producing calculations, specifications, technical reports and design documentation.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
- Experience working on UK water utility frameworks and AMP programmes.
- Experience supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning phases.
- Strong mechanical engineering design capability.
- Ability to undertake mechanical calculations, equipment selection and technical assessments.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, legislation and design best practice.
- Strong communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering design software.
Preferred
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
- Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical, Water, Wastewater or Environmental Engineering.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Site-based experience and technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D or similar design tools.
- Knowledge of BIM processes, digital delivery and asset management principles.
- Understanding of whole-life cost assessments, sustainability objectives and carbon reduction initiatives.
- Project management and commercial awareness skills.
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Why Pell Frischmann?
We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!
Pell Frischmann Benefits
To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at recruitment@pellfrischmann.com.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.
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