Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fixed-term Opportunity up to 9 months

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fixed-term Opportunity up to 9 months)
## Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fixed-term Opportunity up to 9 months)
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August 14, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R12226
** Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
**** Senior Mechanical Engineer (9 month Opportunity)
**** Make a real impact with Scottish Water
** It’s not every job that can make a difference to the people of Scotland. At Scottish Water our work keeps Scotland’s water flowing cleanly and sustainably, from reservoir to tap and sink to sea. If you’re passionate about engineering, sustainability, and making a difference, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

We’re looking for a
** Senior Mechanical Engineer
** to join our
** Technical Support and Assurance Team**:

- Scottish Water’s Centre of Engineering Excellence & Technical Leadership. You will play a key role in shaping design decisions within Scottish Water’s capital investment programme, to support the delivery of innovative, efficient, and low-carbon solutions across Scotland.
** What you’ll be doing
** You’ll be part of a friendly, multi-disciplinary team that plays a vital role in providing technical support and assurance for Scottish Water’s capital investment projects. This involves supporting designers with compliance, evaluating technical risk, and promoting best practice across the  this role, the majority of your time will be spent providing technical support and assurance across a portfolio of capital projects to ensure designs meet Scottish Water’s requirements and deliver long-term value.

You will also get the opportunity to contribute towards the ongoing development of our design library, reviewing proposals that balance cost, carbon impact, safety, and risk, to contribute

You’ll have the freedom to manage your workload whilst working collaboratively with the rest of the TSA west team, project teams, consultants, contractors, and partners across the wider water industry to shape solutions that are innovative, efficient, and  addition, you will get the opportunity to support the development of new processes and technologies, help to coach and mentor others, as well as being able to develop professionally with plenty of CPD opportunities.

This is a role where your expertise will make a tangible difference, influencing both the consistency of our engineering standards and the success of projects that serve communities across Scotland.
** What you’ll bring
** To succeed in this role, you will need a degree in mechanical engineering and be a chartered engineer or working towards chartership.

You’ll have solid knowledge and experience in water and wastewater engineering, combined with a strong understanding of design and construction principles and the regulations that govern themA methodical approach to problem-solving and risk management is essential, along with the ability to apply sound judgement in complex situations. You’ll be passionate about championing Scottish Water’s standardisation ambition, familiar with the PPD processes, and committed to fostering a culture of continual improvement.

Strong communication, negotiation, liaison, and influencing skills are essential, as you will work closely with a range of stakeholders to promote best practice and be an ambassador for standardisation.
** Looking out for you
** While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days (Pro rata) of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.

As for some nice extras? You will participate in a company bonus scheme. Not…