Mechanical Design Engineer £45k to £50k

Reporting to: SED Manager

Liaising with: SED team and Operations team

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Direct Reports: Yes

Department: SED (scoping/estimating/design)

Location: Balcombe

Key Competencies

• 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably clean water based
• BTEC HNC/HND in an engineering field as a minimum
• EUSR water hygiene card
• Competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Full UK driving license
• Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Ability to be an active and participating team member, able to transfer skills to others to achieve business objectives
• Ability to troubleshoot and strategise to meet the long-term vision of the company.
• Problem solver and target driven individual.
• Ability to deliver required results while working in a high-pressure environment

Role Purpose

• Directing, co-ordinating, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control of all mechanical aspects of primarily clean water design projects.

Role Summary

• Mechanical design of infrastructure related primarily to clean water treatment plants ensuring it is compliant with client's specifications and standards
• Producing design deliverables including, but not limited to, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, pipework layouts, pipework schedules, P&E schedules, Pipe supports/thrust design, Mechanical GAs and layouts
• Liaising with designers from different disciplines to ensure the design package is complete and concise
• Compilation of mechanical specifications and datasheets for procurement of mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, pipework, screens etc)
• Reviewing technical submissions
• Presenting technical data or project results to both technical and non-technical Clients and Colleagues
• Maintaining design input throughout the project lifecycle- from the feasibility stage, to outline and detail design, through to construction and handover
• Assist with controlling and managing budgets at project level Ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards
• Ensuring compliance with project programme and all knowledge areas
• Attending site meetings
• To carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - £45k to £50k
• 25 days annual leave
• Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £5,040 per annum
• Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
• Health care cover for employee only
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
• Continuous Development Opportunities