Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire
Salary: -45,000 - -60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in water, wastewater or process engineering projects? Do you enjoy taking concepts and turning them into practical, buildable solutions that make a real impact on critical infrastructure?

I''m working with a growing engineering contractor that delivers specialist water and wastewater projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload, they''re looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to their team based out of their Burntwood office.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams while contributing to the development of innovative treatment and pumping solutions. It''s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both the technical design aspect of engineering and seeing projects progress through to successful delivery.

• Producing mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Supporting the design of pumping stations, pipework systems, filtration equipment and associated infrastructure
• Developing process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs and equipment schedules
• Carrying out hydraulic, mechanical and energy calculations to support detailed design
• Preparing plant layouts and engineering drawings alongside CAD teams
• Working closely with electrical, process, civil and commissioning engineers
• Supporting the selection and specification of pumps, valves, tanks and treatment equipment
• Assisting with project planning, programme tracking and technical reporting
• Reviewing specifications, contract documentation and client requirements
• Researching and evaluating new products, technologies and engineering solutions
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Liaising with suppliers and equipment manufacturers throughout project development
• Supporting project delivery teams with technical guidance when required
• Keeping up to date with industry developments, regulations and best practice

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or relevant engineering degree
• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the water, wastewater, utilities or process engineering sector
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design processes
• Knowledge of pumps, pumping stations, pipework systems and treatment processes
• Experience producing engineering calculations and technical design documentation
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings and contract requirements
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery objectives
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

• Previous water or wastewater industry experience
• Familiarity with PFDs, P&IDs and process design documentation
• Experience using AutoCAD and other design software
• Exposure to NEC contracts or infrastructure project environments
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation
• Experience supporting projects from concept through to construction and commissioning

• -45,000 - -60,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support towards chartership and professional memberships
• Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering team
• Exposure to innovative and technically challenging projects

If you''re a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically interesting infrastructure projects while developing your career within a growing engineering business, I''d love to hear from you. Apply below and we''ll be in touch.