Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure in Skipton

Our client, a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative water and wastewater projects across the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading project delivery, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure solutions within a fast-paced Design & Build environment.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of water and wastewater engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Produce and review engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with UK and international standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Participate in technical presentations, workshops, design reviews, HAZOPs, and safety assessments.
• Assess existing water and wastewater infrastructure and develop practical mechanical solutions for upgrade and new-build projects.
• Support Design & Build project delivery through close engagement with site and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and support the preparation of design and environmental risk assessments.
• Drive quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.

Essential

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or actively progressing toward professional accreditation through IMechE or an equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience within water and/or wastewater engineering design environments.
• Experience delivering Design & Build projects within the UK water sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of water infrastructure, WIMES standards, UK codes, and asset standards.
• Experience working closely with contractors and construction teams to implement engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organised, motivated, and committed to technical excellence.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations when required.

Desirable

• Specialist expertise in water or wastewater process mechanical systems.
• Experience leading HAZOPs, ALMs, or equivalent technical and safety review workshops.
• Exposure to international engineering projects.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical development.
• Experience managing small engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary project activities.

• Opportunity to work on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to innovative and technically challenging engineering projects.
• Support for ongoing professional development and chartership progression.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing infrastructure business.
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Long-term career growth within a successful engineering organisation.