Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Cardiff or Birmingham, however these vacancies are open to a number of our UK offices including Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool.

Candidate Profile:
Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:
You'll work on technically challenging and high-value projects within long-term frameworks for major UK water utilities such as Welsh Water, United Utilities, Severn Trent Water and Wessex frameworks. You will apply your technical expertise, lead key project tasks, and provide guidance to junior team members. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners will be an essential part of the role.

What you'll do:

Lead mechanical design and delivery of water‑sector projects from feasibility through to construction.
Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams, focusing on treatment systems, pumping solutions, and pipework design.
Oversee and support junior engineers and technicians, ensuring high technical standards throughout all project stages.
Liaise directly with clients to meet technical requirements, manage timelines, and maintain budget control.
Contribute to work‑winning activities, including preparing project bids, proposals, and participating in client meetings.
Utilise digital tools such as BIM and Plant 3D to improve project outcomes.
Promote a culture of technical rigour, operational efficiency, and innovation within the engineering team.

The skills you'll need:

Proven experience delivering mechanical designs in the water utilities sector, including treatment facilities and pumping systems.
Sound knowledge of current mechanical design standards and practices in the UK water industry.
Proficiency in understanding digital design software (e.g., BIM, Plant 3D)
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
A results-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work on time.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
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