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Mechanical Engineer - @One Alliance

MOTT MACDONALD
Peterborough
5 days ago
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Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities

What will you be doing as our new Mechanical Engineer?

Working within a multi-disciplinary project team, you’ll provide the mechanical engineering technical capability and design expertise to develop and deliver water TOTEX solutions.

Key responsibilities:

  • 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 whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design
  • Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, power generating and building services equipment
  • Liaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed and understood as part of the optioneering process
  • Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions
  • Oversee the outputs for a number of processes including P&IDs and Data sheets. HAZID and HAZOP studies and mechanical input into commissioning plans, including proposed performance tests
  • Support the team in the drive towards excellence in Health & Safety, demonstrating applied knowledge and skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations and standards
  • Identify and promote opportunities to meet the project digital, sustainability, innovation and people objectives


A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….

To join us on our quest for consistent engineering excellence, you'll hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have extensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar environment. With a proven track record of designing hydraulic and mechanical systems and products, you’ll also possess a good understanding of modular build and construction processes and procedures. Your broad knowledge of electrical control, instrumentation and switchgear equipment and suppliers will allow you to make value added suggestions and make informed decisions on how to best proceed in complex situations.

Working in a collaborative and integrated way, you’ll be acutely aware of how your work and actions impacts on not only your colleagues, but also our customers across the region. Working with accountability and integrity at all times, you’ll take personal responsibility but also showcase strong teamwork skills to assist in meeting project time lines. Always willing to safely try new approaches and processes, you’ll enjoy utilising new technologies where possible to drive efficiencies.

If you are looking to bring your mechanical engineering expertise in a dynamic environment where you can truly add value, please apply today!

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

  • Pension matched by employer up to 7%
  • Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
  • Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
  • 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
  • Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
  • Gym Membership discounts UK wide
  • Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available


Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.


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