Lead Mechanical Engineer - Water
Core
Lead mechanical design delivery for multidisciplinary water and wastewater treatment projects across the full design lifecycle, acting as the technical lead for design strategy, risk, and quality.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineering lead (water/wastewater)
Builds
Technically robust, sustainable treatment solutions for nationally significant water and wastewater programmes
Domain
Water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, biosolids/bioresources
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design leadership, equipment selection (pumps, valves, tanks), hydraulic analysis, BIM/3D coordination, multidisciplinary coordination, technical risk management, mentoring engineers, UK water industry standards knowledge
Preferred skills
wastewater treatment expertise, experience with AMP8/WINEP/SRO projects, developing mechanical design standards and calculation tools, bid writing and client presentations
Technologies
BIM, 3D coordination tools, hydraulic analysis software, standardised digital workflows
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design delivery on multidisciplinary water/wastewater treatment projects; Act as mechanical technical lead owning design strategy and key decisions; Review and approve mechanical calculations, specifications, P&IDs, and drawings; Lead equipment selection and mechanical design for pumps, pipework, and treatment equipment; Drive multidisciplinary coordination across Process, civil, MEP, and construction teams; Mentor and manage engineers supporting recruitment and development; Contribute to bids and client engagement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities