Overview
In this role you drive mechanical design for water and wastewater projects, shaping the lifecycle from concept to commissioning. You will work within a cross-functional team to deliver safe, efficient systems that meet framework specs and client aims. You’ll mentor engineers and collaborate with operations, construction, and commercial teams to turn design into practical, build-ready solutions. This is a client-facing, environment-focused role with strong development opportunities toward chartership.
Pay / Benefits
- financial wellbeing: pension match 4.5–7%
- annual bonus schemes
- professional subscription costs
- 33 days holiday with buy/sell/carry over
- Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance
- flexible working and diverse employee networks
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover
- Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process design teams to meet programme, budget and quality targets
- Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop safe, practical design solutions
- Engage with clients and maintain a one-team relationship to support project aims
- Support the mechanical engineering team development: mentoring engineers and allocating resources
Key requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
- Effective communication with team members and stakeholders
- Methodical problem-solving approach
- Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across operational region
- Effective communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Problem-solving
- P&IDs
- Valve schedules
- Pump calculations
Senior Mechanical Engineer in Newport employer: Mott MacDonald Bentley
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