Senior Mechanical Engineers - Water Infrastructure

Senior Mechanical Engineers - Water Infrastructure

Location: Greater Manchester Sector: Water Job Type: Permanent Salary: Very Competitive Reference: SK/R/

Role

Mechanical Delivery Lead / Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Water & Wastewater Treatment Projects

Location: North West England (Hybrid Site/Office-Based)

Salary: Very Competitive & Negotiable Depending on Experience

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure delivery organisation operating within the UK water sector. Due to continued growth across a major long-term framework, we are seeking both an experienced Mechanical Delivery Lead and Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects throughout the region.

These are exceptional opportunities for mechanically biased engineers with a strong background in the Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment sector to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects from concept through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.

These roles play a key part in delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects during AMP8, the water industry's current five-year investment programme. Working at the forefront of project delivery, engineering excellence and technical governance, they help ensure critical treatment assets are designed, procured, installed and commissioned to the highest standards. Their work directly contributes to improving water quality, protecting the environment, increasing network resilience and helping to secure reliable, sustainable water and wastewater services for communities both now and in the future.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Engineers who have a proven track record delivering projects within:

• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Utilities Infrastructure

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical engineering background within the water sector.
• Experience delivering mechanical or MEICA packages on complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of pumps, process equipment, valves, penstocks, actuators and lifting systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and procurement activities.
• Understanding of commissioning, FAT, SAT and equipment testing processes.
• Familiarity with ATEX, DSEAR, HAZOP and relevant water industry standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical decision-making and drive project delivery performance.
• Ability to / experience of, managing and mentoring junior staff
• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working on AMP programmes or UK water utility frameworks.
• Working knowledge of United Utilities standards, WIMES specifications and MEICA delivery processes.
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation.

What's on Offer?

• Great benefits including car allowance, pension, some hybrid flexible working.
• Long-term secured pipeline of water and wastewater projects.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes.
• Career progression within a growing engineering organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Mechanical Delivery Engineer or Mechanical Delivery Lead with experience in water and wastewater treatment projects, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

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“We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

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"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

“We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

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