Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Kick‑start or further your career with a team that values growth, collaboration, and real‑world impact. Due to continued success building on our existing framework agreements and a confident growth plan in AMP 8 and AMP 9 across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, we’re seeking a confident, innovative professional to develop your skills on exciting and meaningful projects supporting the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

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• Support and learn mechanical design and specification of water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
  
• Assist in the development of detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems, and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
  
• Produce mechanical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations.
  
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs.
  
• Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions.
  
• Liaise with project managers and commercial teams.
  
• Attend site, both during and after projects.
  
• Produce and carry out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.
  

We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and we also offer some flexible working. Roles are available in our Bath (Head Office), Newport, Poole or Maidstone offices and will relate to the clients those offices support. This is based on a 40‑hour contract Monday to Friday.

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• Relevant engineering qualification such as a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, HNC, and 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  
• Show a willingness to learn and develop within a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment.
  
• Experience in (preferred):
  
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  • Mechanical systems design
    
  • Site general arrangement design, 2D and/or 3D
    
  • Design project coordination and supporting teams
    
  • Chemical dosing
    
  • Water quality monitoring
    
  
  
  
• Autodesk 3D CAD packages.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
  
• Specific water industry‑based design experience.
  

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• Competitive salaries.
  
• Health cash plan with Healthshield.
  
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5 % company contribution.
  
• Extended annual leave with option to purchase an additional 3 days per year.
  
• Life Assurance Scheme.
  
• Employee Discount Scheme.
  
• Bike 2 Work scheme.
  
• Training and development opportunities.
  
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone.
  
• Employee recognition schemes.
  
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
  

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.