Mechanical Engineer in Bath

As we prepare to deliver a significant capital programme over the next five years, we’re investing in the growth and development of our design department. We’re seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with water industry experience to help shape the future of our water infrastructure department by bringing strong technical expertise, innovative thinking and leadership to our team.

This is a unique opportunity to influence major projects from concept to construction, delivering innovative, sustainable, and best-value solutions that are safe to build, operate, and maintain. Your typical day-to-day in this role can include:

• Contributing to the overall strategic technical direction and standards for our Mechanical Engineering team
• Leading mechanical design across the full spectrum of water and wastewater infrastructure, including abstraction, boreholes, treatment works and sewage networks
• Developing and evaluating options to identify the least whole-life cost solutions
• Reviewing and approving mechanical schedules, drawings and P&IDs
• Reviewing and approving technical reports, calculations, designs and drawings for compliance with our health and safety, technical, legal and environmental standards
• Providing expert technical guidance and mentoring to support Mechanical Engineers in developing appropriate and cost-effective solutions
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure scope alignment and integrated delivery
• Mentoring junior Engineers and actively contributing to team development
• Preparing design fee proposals and scheme design programmes
• Liaising with Site Managers on technical issues
• Ensuring design proceeds in line with budgetary and programme constraints, and that the project management team are aware of the state of progress

You’ll need to be a proactive, solutions-focused engineer with a passion for excellence and innovation:

• Deep industry knowledge as a seasoned professional within the water sector, with a proven track record of success in senior-level roles
• Extensive experience within the water industry
• A Chartered Engineering qualification with a relevant institution
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working with contractors, clients and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of risk management, particularly environmental risks
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• A positive, adaptable mindset and a strong team ethic

About YTL UK:

• YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur.
• The UK companies include Wessex Water, YTL Developments, YTL Construction UK, and YTL Arena.
• Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us!
• You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
• We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome.
• We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Benefits:

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.