Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the Water Sector\n\nLocation - Southampton or Brighton\n\nThis role is for an experienced Mechanical Engineer and will be working on exiting Water Sector Projects across AMP8 and AMP9.\n\nTypical responsibilities may include:\n\nBalance your workload across a wide variety of projects from a range of major long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK.\nSeek to achieve positive outcomes for projects and the community.\nWork closely with other senior and principal engineers and other stakeholders supporting project delivery.\nHelp to develop the wider team by acting as a mentor and guide to less experienced members, checking their work and providing technical governance and oversight.\nInterpret and understand technical drawings and supervise their production, ideally through AutoCAD and/or Inventor experience. \nUndertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports and recommendations.\nContribute to the production of process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).\nPrepare mechanical design deliverables including calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schedules, and procurement documentation.\nProvide support to allow the project team to comply with the duties of Designer under CDM, including through the production of design risk assessments.\nEnsure quality assurance systems and procedures are followed, and that high standards are maintained.\nAct as a project manager, package manager or design team leader as required.Skills, knowledge, and experience:\n\nA good technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles.\nSignificant water industry experience.\nProficient in:\nPump selection and the design of pumping systems\nThe use of P&IDs to create equipment, valve, and pipe schedules.\nThe production of specifications, reports and technical documentation.\nComplying with the Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and designing for safety.\nVarious methods of contract procurement and engagement, ideally including the NEC forms of contract\nManaging your work to time, cost, and quality criteria.\nSupporting junior staff in their technical and personal development.\nThe ability to travel and visit operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to survey, inspect, and witness test mechanical equipment and installations.\nKnowledge of design tools and software such as AutoCAD or similar design packages would be an advantage but is not essential.Qualifications:\n\nA degree-level qualification in mechanical engineering or a closely-allied subject, ideally IMechE- accredited. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.\nChartered engineer or working towards and nearing chartership