At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical engineering projects for Thames Water, ensuring safety and budget compliance.
- Company: Join Kier, a leader in diverse and inclusive engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Tailored benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major wastewater projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in wastewater engineering and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Thames Water Framework team based on our Maple Lodge project, in Rickmansworth. Location: Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth - some remote working may be available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering a major project for Thames Water at Maple Lodge. This exciting opportunity involves multiple subprojects including tertiary treatment renewal, secondary treatment intensification, improvements to inlet works, and substantial electrical infrastructure changes. You'll be working collaboratively with our design team and supply chain partners to achieve outstanding results for our client whilst ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
What will you be responsible for?
- Leading mechanical engineering from inception to completion, utilising in-house functions and resources.
- Collaborating with supply chain design teams and our design partner to ensure full integration, CDM compliance, and constructability of all designs.
- Liaising with the client's engineering and operational staff to ensure performance indicators are met or exceeded within budget.
- Preparing estimates, quotations, and contract documentation, and supporting procurement of plant, materials, and specialist subcontractors.
- Mentoring and supporting graduate mechanical engineers, helping them develop their skills and progress their careers.
What are we looking for?
- You have a strong working knowledge and understanding of waste water engineering, including key suppliers and process equipment designs.
- You're familiar with access metalwork standards, large-scale pipework designs for both air and water uses, and can review and check related calculations.
- You have experience delivering large waste water schemes (over £50 million).
- You can effectively lead and manage teams on site, building strong relationships across projects.
- You hold a full driving licence.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wastewater Project Lead employer: Kier
At Kier, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within our Thames Water Framework team at Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth. With flexible working hours, opportunities for remote work, and a strong commitment to employee growth through mentorship and training, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful impact on major wastewater projects while enjoying a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions.
