Mechanical Engineer

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for AMP8, delivering a programme larger than ever before with a focus on nature-based solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We are driving change and offering opportunities for growth and development for our workforce, with an environment built for career progression. As AMP8 projects unfold, we will be delivering a broad portfolio of work to keep water flowing across the region.

Transforming society together, Sweco plans and designs sustainable communities and cities of the future. We bring together experts with diverse perspectives to address urbanisation, digitalisation, and sustainability. We combine global expertise with local presence to be our clients’ most relevant partner. To support collaboration and a healthy work/life balance, employees are expected to have office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

As a Mechanical Engineer within one of Sweco’s four business units and part of the alliance team, you will bolster mechanical engineering capabilities and contribute fresh ideas to our ways of working.

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• Lead the preparation and analysis of key mechanical options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders, ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated while upholding the Project Basis of Design
  
• Design calculations for sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, power generating, and building services equipment
  
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed as part of optioneering
  
• Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions
  
• Oversee outputs for processes including P&IDs, data sheets, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and mechanical input into commissioning plans and performance tests
  
• Support the team in Health & Safety, delivering safe designs in line with CDM Regulations and standards
  
• Identify and promote opportunities to meet digital, sustainability, innovation and people objectives
  

You will ideally have:

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• A degree in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Extensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar environment
  
• Proven track record of designing hydraulic and mechanical systems and products
  
• Understanding of modular build and construction processes and procedures
  
• Collaboration and teamwork
  
• Courage to try new things and work differently to safely deliver
  

Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you could be aligned to one of our four business units:

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• Place Based Thinking – manages complex catchment-level projects across sites such as Whitlingham, Flag Fen, Great Billing, Cotton Valley, Bedford, Colchester, and Ipswich Cliff Quays.
  
• Water – supports system performance and infrastructure planning for future hydraulic resilience.
  
• Water Recycling (East and West) – responsible for wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment across a large network.
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most successful capital delivery alliances and contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of water infrastructure. We value innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, with a focus on sustainable solutions and environmental impact.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects all contributions. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and a Disability Confident Committed employer, with reasonable accommodation available in the application process. For assistance, contact .

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Environmental Services
  

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date. Our Preferred Supplier List is managed and updates are communicated periodically. If you are an applicant with a disability, please contact us for reasonable adjustments in the application process.

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom – this role is posted here for awareness; however, the original job posting may be found on Sweco’s careers site.