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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 450 - 550 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Salford

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Waste Water 
Location: Salford 
Duration: 12-Month Contract 
Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) 
 Tier 1 water client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of key projects within the United Utilities Water framework. This role offers the opportunity to work on essential water infrastructure schemes, contributing technical expertise across design and delivery phases in a collaborative project environment. 
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring mechanical solutions are developed efficiently, safely, and in line with industry standards, while supporting the wider engineering team and project objectives. 
  
Key Responsibilities 
·Take ownership of mechanical design delivery across multiple water sector projects 
·Guide and mentor engineers, ensuring consistent technical quality and output 
·Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and support procurement activities 
·Contribute to planning and programme management, ensuring timely project delivery 
·Coordinate with civil, electrical, and process teams to produce integrated designs 
·Review and approve technical documentation in line with QA procedures 
·Support site activities where required, including installation and commissioning phases 
·Maintain strong communication with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders 
  
Requirements 
·Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification 
·Chartered status (or actively working towards it) preferred 
·Demonstrable experience within the UK water industry 
·Background in delivering design solutions for infrastructure or utilities projects 
·Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems including pumping stations, screening equipment, and dosing systems 
·Familiarity with UK regulations and standards, including CDM and ATEX 
·Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and managing design interfaces 
·Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities 
  
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to contribute to high-value water projects within a structured framework, while working with an established contractor in the sector

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