Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Bristol
1 month ago
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MULTIPLE HIRES - Also need Principal Mechanical Design Engineers


A leading tier-1 contractor delivering major projects in the water industry is seeking experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers. In this role, you will support the mechanical design function across their water industry frameworks and help to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.


If you have design and engineering experience within water or a similar heavy industrial engineering sector, then get in touch to find out more!


Why Apply?

  • Guaranteed work on major projects
  • Hybrid working options
  • Career progression & development
  • Supportive team environment
  • Innovative design challenges

Duties for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Develop detailed and outline designs, as well as specifications for mechanical works.
  • Providing technical input on a daily basis to contribute to the team of engineers and technicians.
  • Ensure that the design output meets the agreed scope of work, as well as the budgets and timescales.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines to meet project requirements and add value to the client.
  • Attend design review meetings to monitor progress.

Qualifications/Experience for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience working within water or similar process-driven environment
  • Contractual and commercial knowledge
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards this (desireable)

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across the following sectors, frameworks and industries: water treatment, clean water, wastewater, waste water, wwtw, wtw, thames water, anglian water, cambridge water, essex water, ses water, southern water, southeast water, amp6, amp7, amp8 scottish water, sutton and east surrey water, wessex water, south west water, severn trent water, welsh water, united utilities, yorkshire water, STW, sludge, treatment works, chemical dosing, sewage, pumping station, booster station, paper mill, brewery, food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, process engineering.


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