At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design for clean water projects from feasibility to commissioning.
- Company: Major water client focused on essential infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Long-term contract, flexible hybrid work, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for stability and growth in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital water infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering with relevant project experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, option engineering, detailed design, construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects.
- Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment.
- Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations.
- Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, electrical and MEICA disciplines.
- Undertake site surveys, inspections, testing and commissioning support.
- Review contractor design submissions, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability and alignment with client specifications.
- Support project managers by contributing technical input to project documentation, programme development and delivery planning.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and framework partners.
Requirements
- HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical design within water or utilities projects, ideally including treatment and clean water infrastructure.
- Strong capability in producing and reviewing mechanical calculations, specifications and technical reports to senior engineer level.
- Knowledge of WIMES, water treatment processes, pumping systems, hydraulic analysis and industry standards.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs across multiple live projects.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary coordination.
- Full UK driving licence for travel across client's supply area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major water client delivering essential infrastructure projects. It offers stability, flexibility and the chance to contribute across the full project lifecycle while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Maidstone employer: Alexander Associates Limited
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with our leading water client in Maidstone, Kent, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering essential infrastructure projects. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within the water sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying stability and the chance to engage in diverse project phases from design to commissioning.
Contact Details:
Alexander Associates Limited Recruitment Team
