Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work predominantly within the Water industry but you may also cover wider utilities, infrastructure and industrial clients.

You will work on water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects – leading feasibility studies, detailed design, and fee bids. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in HAZOPs and design reviews, and produce hydraulic calculations for pumps and screens.

Key responsibilities include:

• Willing to lead and/or contribute on feasibility, outline and detailed design projects.
• Tendering and developing fee bids.
• Design management and coordination of multi-discipline projects.
• Leading/conducting site visits as and when required.
• Liaising with and supporting internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Support junior engineers with development and potential mentoring.
• Production of required deliverables to time, cost and quality.
• Providing technical guidance and solutions on projects and assisting other engineers.
• Developing and delivering innovative solutions for clients.
• Checking and reviewing of documents.
• Assisting with developing smarter ways of working through new tools, techniques etc.
• Maintaining personal development and CPD.
• Supporting the Aqua family Mission 25 goals for future growth of the company.

Qualifications:

• Water Industry or wider utilities experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of water and sewage treatment processes and associated equipment/systems.
• Participation in HAZOPS, SWIFTS, design reviews etc.
• Commercial awareness of clients and factors that affect the project and impacts on Aqua Consultants.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of projects from feasibility to outline and detailed design.
• Production of calculations e.g., hydraulic pump calculations, screens etc.
• Production of schedules, documents, reports, drawings, datasheets etc.
• Degree qualified within mechanical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership (within next 6 months).
• Onsite experience would be preferable.
• CAD skills would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of WIMES and other industry standards

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Professional Membership fees paid.
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
• Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English