First Recruitment Group
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: UK Wide – Remote working (Occasional trips to office)
Type: Contract or Staff available
Rate/Salary: Negotiable
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater projects. You'll lead mechanical design activities, develop practical and cost-effective solutions, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performing assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design packages to agreed budget, programme, and quality standards.
- Develop mechanical designs, specifications, layouts, and technical documentation.
- Deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Review and assure design outputs for compliance and quality.
- Coordinate with Process, EICA, Civil, Structural, Digital, and Commissioning teams.
- Manage technical risks and identify opportunities for optimisation.
- Support the selection and specification of pumps, pipework, valves, and treatment equipment.
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams.
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Essential
- Strong mechanical design experience within water, wastewater, utilities, or a regulated engineering environment.
- Good understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and associated mechanical systems.
- Experience producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation.
- Ability to develop practical, buildable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery.
- Previous experience leading, checking, or mentoring engineers.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution ideally Chartered or working toward Chartership.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HND in a related discipline.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Computer literacy and a full UK driving licence.
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