Mechanical Design Engineer Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Greater London, South East, England
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 7 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
London
Leading International Civil Engineering Contractor
Salary £55,000 to £75,000 DOE plus package


The Company

This is an opportunity to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. The business is widely recognised for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, operating as both principal contractor and design and build partner on large scale frameworks.

With a secure pipeline of long term water industry work in London and across the South East, they are delivering major treatment plants, pumping stations, trunk mains and network upgrades. The company has built its reputation on technical excellence, collaborative delivery and a commitment to high quality engineering solutions.

The Role Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of large scale water and wastewater projects across London. Working within a multidisciplinary design and build team, you will be responsible for developing mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design and construction support.

You will contribute to the successful delivery of complex clean water and wastewater treatment schemes, ensuring that all mechanical solutions meet client specifications, regulatory standards and programme requirements. This is a technically challenging position offering exposure to major infrastructure works within the UK water industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and associated infrastructure
• Produce and review mechanical calculations, specifications, datasheets and technical submissions
• Design process and hydraulic systems including pipework layouts, pumping systems and treatment equipment
• Work closely with civil, electrical and process engineers within a design and build environment
• Liaise with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to ensure coordinated project delivery
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost and performance
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK water industry standards and health and safety regulations

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the water and wastewater industry
• Proven background delivering design and build projects on large scale infrastructure schemes
• Experience with water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations or network infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of UK water industry standards and design requirements
• Competent in producing detailed design documentation and technical reports
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple design packages
• Focused on quality, technical accuracy and delivering to programme deadlines

What’s on Offer

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Long term career progression within the UK water sector

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer in London who wants to work on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a secure long term framework. The role offers exposure to large scale design and build schemes, strong technical support and genuine progression opportunities within a growing water division.

With continued investment in the UK water industry and a strong order book of clean water and wastewater treatment projects, this position provides long term stability and the chance to work on high profile infrastructure across London.

How to Apply

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer with water and wastewater experience and would like to discuss this role in confidence, contact us at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email your CV to info@breaghrecruitment.com

Why Breagh Recruitment

At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting Mechanical Design Engineers within the water and wastewater sector across the UK and Ireland. We understand the technical requirements of design and build water infrastructure projects and regularly place Mechanical Design Engineers, Senior Mechanical Engineers and Design Engineers into leading civil engineering contractors.

If you are considering a move within the water industry, whether as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Water Design Engineer, Wastewater Design Engineer, or Senior Mechanical Engineer, we can provide expert guidance and access to the best opportunities in the market.
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