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Mechanical Design Engineer
United Living Group
- Tamworth, England, United Kingdom
- Tamworth, England, United Kingdom
About
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design activities for water and wastewater treatment projects, including pumping stations, treatment works, pipelines, and associated infrastructure
Produce and review mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, schedules, and drawings
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, legislation, client specifications, and health & safety requirements
Undertake optioneering and value engineering to balance cost, performance, risk, and operability
Support constructability, commissioning, and handover activities
Equipment & Systems
Specify, size, and select mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, screens, blowers, mixers, and mechanical treatment processes
Review supplier technical submissions and manage technical interfaces with vendors
Assess whole‑life cost, reliability, and maintainability of mechanical systems
Project & Stakeholder Interface
Work closely with process, civil, electrical, and ICA engineers to deliver integrated solutions
Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and operations teams
Provide technical input during design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, and risk workshops
Mentorship & Quality
Mentor and technically support graduate and intermediate engineers
Review and approve work produced by others
Contribute to the development of internal standards, best practices, and lessons learned
Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
Significant experience in the water or wastewater sector
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment used in water treatment and conveyance
Experience delivering designs through concept, detailed design, and construction stages
Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. ISO, BS, EN, WIMES, client standards)
Desirable
Experience working on regulated water frameworks
Site experience including commissioning or construction support
Knowledge of asset management and whole‑life cost analysis
Experience with NEC or other engineering contracts
Technical Skills
Mechanical design and specification
Pumping system design and hydraulics (desirable)
Design risk assessment and CDM compliance
2D/3D CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Engineering calculations and reports
Additional Information
Salary TBC
Medicash plan
Life insurance
Benefits portal
Company pension
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
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Languages
- English
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