Senior Mechanical Engineer - Southern England

Location/s:

Reading, London, Croydon, Brighton, Cambridge, Southampton; UK

The Water Utilities Division is Mott Mac Donald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of our rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design.

Together, we deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients while offering diverse and technically stimulating opportunities to our people.

Our Water Consultancy Division has ambitious growth plans in line with AMP8 investment needs and we are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business. We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We also provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically complex work.

The scale of investment required in AMP8 is a significant challenge but also a major opportunity to provide a long-lasting legacy to our clients and their regions. Given this, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team of mechanical, electrical and ICA engineers and provide technical excellence, leadership and direction on a range of water projects.

• Managing the MEICA design and integration with other disciplines
• Managing and contributing to the preparation of design deliverables to achieve the correct time / cost / quality balance for the project
• Working with the resource manager to manage project resources and to grow and develop our capability through recruitment and training
• Business development including providing specialist support to our Account Leaders and Practices, and leading on proposals and tenders in the water and waste water fields
• Programme and financial management of small to medium sized projects with a MEICA bias

We are looking for a Chartered mechanical Engineer, keen to make a difference in the sector, take wide responsibilities and progress professionally.

• An in-depth knowledge of water treatment and wastewater treatment equipment including pumping systems
• Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
• A capability to manage design delivery, and project manage
• A team leader capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently delivery
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

At Mott Mac Donald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

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