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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 21 hours ago

Salary: £ 62,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector
Location: Reading
Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £62,000–£65,000 

A new opportunity has become available for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a key role within major water and wastewater programmes. This position will see you leading technically focused projects, supporting multidisciplinary design delivery, and ensuring that engineering outputs meet regulatory and performance standards.

You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions, undertake technical assurance, and provide guidance to teams across a range of assets and treatment processes.

First Off – What’s In It For You?
£62,000–£65,000 depending on experience
26 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
Wellbeing and financial support benefits including private healthcare options, cycle to work, and life assurance
Key Responsibilities

Deliver detailed mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure
Lead coordination on mechanically biased projects and support other disciplines
Conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventative actions
Provide mechanical expertise for surveys, feasibility studies, and cost modelling
Ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards
Support innovation and development of future technology
Contribute to strengthening internal engineering capability
Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (Chartered or working toward chartership)
Strong experience in the water sector or a highly relevant process-driven environment
Detailed mechanical design delivery background
Understanding of pumps/pipe systems, sludge treatment, biogas/CHP, or process equipment
Experience contributing to cost and budget proposals is beneficial
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