Construction - Mechanical Design Engineer in Sheffield

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The main duties and responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Reporting to the Design Manager.
• Part of a multi‑disciplined team of engineers responsible for producing design deliverables for water, wastewater and process treatment plants.
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.
• Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment, hydraulic calculations and detailed design construction drawings.
• Project managing third‑party designs and providing design assistance to installation and commissioning teams, liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Work as part of a team to support project delivery function, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Design, Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Monitoring of design delivery performance and efficiency, adjusting and reacting as necessary to ensure targets are achieved and ensuring the MIDP is kept up to date.
• Produce mechanical design outputs as and when required.
• Ensure Glan Agua’s & the Clients’ Technical Requirements are met throughout the design.
• Conduct regular meetings with project delivery teams to allocate resources, monitor the plan and adjust as necessary in consultation with the project delivery teams.
• Monitor and update Design Change Control.
• Liaise between Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil & Structural Designers.
• Be involved in the growth and development of the company including expansion of the direct delivery model.
• Tasks include the development of business cases for onboarding staff, gap analysis of required resources, recruitment and structuring.
• Provide robust leadership and a sounding board for supporting site teams.
• Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

The main knowledge, skills and experience required are outlined as follows:

• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution an advantage but not essential providing the candidate is working towards either incorporated or chartered status.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Provide mentorship to junior / graduate mechanical design engineers.
• Strong team leader & decision maker with proven experience essential.
• Water and Wastewater design experience highly desirable.
• Commercial experience is desirable.
• An interest in developing a career within an industry‑leading organisation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.

Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1

Minimum Qualification: Level 9 (incl Post Graduate & Diploma & Master Degree)

Essential Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy

Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative