Senior Mechanical Designer

Role Purpose

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in the water and wastewater sector? Due to continued success building on our existing framework agreements and a confident growth plan in AMP 8 and AMP 9 across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, we’re seeking a confident, innovative professional to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Role is available in our Midsomer Norton Office (Head Office), Newport office, Swansea office or Bath (Head Office). This is a 40‑hour contract Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and also provide flexible working arrangements.

• Mechanical design and specification of water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Produce mechanical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations.
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs.
• Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions.
• Assist less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery.
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams.
• Attend site, both during and after projects.
• Produce and carry out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.

• Experience working in a senior mechanical design role.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, HNC, or HND.
• Experience in:
  • Mechanical systems design
  • Site general arrangement design, 2D and/or 3D
  • Design project coordination, leading and supporting teams
  • Chemical dosing
  • Water quality monitoring
• Proficiency with Autodesk 3D CAD packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
• Specific water industry‑based design experience.

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.