Overview
In this role you will lead mechanical input for water utilities projects, spanning treatment, pumping, and transmission systems. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver feasibility and design work across AMP8 frameworks, mentoring junior staff and helping win projects. The opportunity emphasizes delivering high-quality solutions for utilities and industrial water systems, with a focus on environmental impact and technical innovation. You’ll build industry networks and contribute to Arup’s water sector leadership and sustainable outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- Profit Share
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Flexible benefits
- Learning opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide key mechanical input to water utility projects including treatment facilities, pumping systems and pipework
- Lead feasibility and design work for AMP8 delivery frameworks (e.g., United Utilities, Severn Trent Water)
- Support and mentor less experienced staff
- Engage in work-winning activities and network with industry stakeholders
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver water infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond
- Contribute to technical and digital innovation within projects
Key requirements
- Demonstrable track record in mechanical engineering feasibility and design in the water utilities industry (water or wastewater treatment and transmission)
- Knowledge of design tools/methods such as BIM, Plant 3D or other specialist packages
- Strong understanding of pumping system design standards and best practices
- Degree qualified (Master level Engineering Degree or equivalent experience)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IMechE or progress toward chartership
- Self-motivated and adaptable
- Problem-solving mindset
- Strong team collaboration and mentoring
- BIM
- Plant 3D
- Pumping system design
Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Utilities in Manchester employer: Arup
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