Mechanical Design Engineer
Our client is a well-regarded and highly skilled engineering service provider in the water industry. Covering Kent and Hampshire they provide optimisation services and robust engineering solutions, with a varied portfolio across both waste and clean water. This is a great opportunity to join a growing innovative business.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of the office-based projects team and travel to clients’ sites to carry out installations and testing.
Your responsibilities as a Mechanical Design Engineer will include:
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Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production design deliverables for water, wastewater and treatment plants
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Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing
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Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings
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Project managing third party designs and providing design assistance to installation and commissioning teams. Liaising with clients and subcontractors
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Interpreting and understanding client requirements from client documents (drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.)
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Undertaking and checking design calculations including hydraulics and pumping systems
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CAD drawings
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Design risk assessments to support detailed design proposals
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Responsible for preparing detailed mechanical specifications
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Responsible for the production of P&Ids
The requirements:
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Full clean UK driving license
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Minimum 2 years related experience in Mechanical design, preferably in the UK water sector
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Punctual and reliable
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An appropriate engineering qualification or time served
What they are offering:
Ongoing CPD
25 days holiday + BH
Rate: £40,000 to £50,000pa DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours a week
Contract: Full-time permanent