Mechanical Engineer; Water

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our design team in Leeds as part of a multi‑disciplinary department providing detailed designs for water related projects in the UK. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

• Contributing to feasibility studies, optioneering, outline design and detailed design for water and wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects.
• Producing mechanical design deliverables, including PIDs, equipment sizing calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules and technical reports under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Coordinating with engineers and specialists from other disciplines to develop compliant, buildable and operationally effective design solutions.
• Participating in design reviews, constructability reviews, hazard studies and ALMs.
• Supporting CDM compliance through the identification, assessment and management of design risks and the preparation of design risk assessments.
• Attending site visits to undertake surveys, collect data and engage with operations and maintenance teams.
• Liaising with suppliers to support equipment selection and the development of design solutions.
• Ensuring design outputs are delivered in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working towards Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status with the IMechE.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical design for the water industry.
• The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
• Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
• An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

This is an exciting time to join Sweco, and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this may be the job for you.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together!

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We also participate in the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.