Design - Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Due to continued company growth, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our expanding Design team. You will play a key role in delivering mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects as part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team. Our projects span both infrastructure and non‑infrastructure schemes and cover all stages of delivery, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design for construction. The role involves developing robust, efficient mechanical solutions for pumping stations, treatment works, mechanical screening, chemical dosing and sludge handling systems, along with the production of high‑quality mechanical design packages to support successful construction delivery.

Location: Warrington (Avove offers flexible hybrid working, with a combination of office and remote working)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality, value‑for‑money concept and detailed design solutions aligned with project briefs and client requirements.
• Deliver projects through feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages, maintaining high technical and quality standards throughout.
• Prepare, check and coordinate engineering designs, calculations, drawings, technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates.
• Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders and site teams to ensure clear communication and successful project delivery.
• Supervise and support engineers, technicians and graduates, including performance reviews and professional development.
• Assist with contract preparation, project planning, programming, resource management and budget monitoring, reporting to the Design Manager.
• Support bid preparation, feasibility studies, inspections and site supervision when required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM regulations, and adherence to the integrated management system.

Skills & Experience Required

• Ability to produce detailed mechanical design outputs for simple process plant.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D for the production of engineering drawings.
• Familiar with pump calculation software and pump selection processes.
• Developing knowledge of wastewater and clean water treatment processes.
• Experience with wet well pumping stations, screening packages, compactors and related water industry equipment.
• Capable of undertaking site surveys and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Basic understanding of civil works such as plinths, trenches and duct chambers is desirable.
• Able to estimate design effort and contribute to project cost planning.
• A proactive team player and effective communicator, able to work independently when required.
• Willing to travel as required, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full driving licence required.

Please note that candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.

What’s In It For You

• We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Family friendly policies.
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options.
• Financial wellbeing programme.
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• Volunteer days and charity matched giving.

About Us

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.

Equal Opportunities

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

What Next

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.