Mechanical Design Engineer in Cobden

You will lead in a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. To co-ordinate the design team to deliver the required outputs for a portfolio of projects under the guidance of a design manager.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Provide commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) in design, complying fully with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM) and all other relevant H&S legislation.
• An in-depth knowledge of the layout and interconnectivity of typical water and wastewater treatment works processes and equipment including pumping systems.
• Strong communication skills to interact with other engineering disciplines and clients.
• Ability to produce clear and concise mechanical design deliverables across all design stages of a project.
• Ability to manage design delivery and project manage.
• Leadership skills to manage and motivate individuals to consistently deliver.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks.
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Design Manager.
• Part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible to produce design deliverables for water, wastewater and process treatment plants.
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.
• Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings.
• Project managing third party designs and providing design assistance to installation and commissioning teams.
• Liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Work as part of a team to support project delivery function, embracing the ethos of a one team culture.
• Ensure Design, Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Monitoring of design delivery performance and efficiency, adjusting and reacting as necessary to ensure targets are achieved and ensuring the MIDP is kept up to date.
• Produce mechanical design outputs as and when required.
• Ensure the Clients Technical Requirements are met throughout the design.
• Conduct regular meetings with project delivery teams to allocate resources, monitor the plan and adjust as necessary in consultation with the project delivery teams.
• Monitor and update Design Change Control.
• Liaise between Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil & Structural Designers.
• Be involved in the growth and development of the company including expansion of the direct delivery model.
• Provide robust leadership and a sounding board for supporting site teams.
• Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience:

• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution an advantage but not essential providing the candidate is working towards either incorporated or chartered status.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Provide mentorship to junior / graduate mechanical design engineers.
• Strong team leader & decision maker with proven experience essential.
• Water and Wastewater design experience highly desirable.
• Commercial experience is desirable.
• An interest in developing a career within an industry-leading organisation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full driving licence.