Mechanical Design Engineer & Senior – Water

Adecco; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Job description

Job Title:
Intermediate & Senior Mechanical Design Engineers

Introduction:
Are you ready to lead ground–breaking projects that shape the future of water management? We're looking for a dynamic Intermediate Engineer & an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in the delivery of essential infrastructure.

Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Location & hours:
Remote working, with occasional site visits to our head office in Brighton.
Full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week; however Southern Water offers a flexible working policy.

Package:
Salary: £50–75K
Company and performance–related bonus
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days annual leave
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Fully funded eye tests
Two paid volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for job–related qualifications
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Located close to a vibrant city and live & work in a region that includes more than 800km of pristine coastline
Office located close to local amenities (gym, train station, good rail connections, etc).

Job Overview:
As an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on creating innovative and sustainable solutions for complex water and wastewater projects. Your role will involve developing outline designs for cutting–edge, cost–effective, and environmentally responsible water recycling plants and other advanced facilities. With an emphasis on innovation, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and trial new technologies and products, helping to shape the future of the water industry.
We will develop you to become an expert in an engineering area, so you not only become the company technical specialist, but also a national expert and partake in the formulation of national standards.

About You:
Qualifications:
MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Ideally working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET or equivalent institution.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years experience within a relevant water industry.
Skills:
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem–solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges.
Full driving licence, as you will be attending site visits.

Responsibilities:
Ensure that every design you lead is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Provide expert guidance on design calculations and specifications.
Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
Research industry best practices and introduce cutting–edge digital design concepts.
Collaborate with supply chains to enhance efficiency and technical standards.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
Deliver projects that exceed budget expectations by implementing cost–effective solutions.