Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Projects (AMP8 Framework)

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leeds (Hybrid working - but must be located commutable to Leeds)

Pay: £45-£55 per hour - LTD Company / Outside IR35 (DOE)

Duration: On-going minimum 12 months.

Industry: Water / Wastewater Treatment (AMP8)

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in the water sector to support high-profile projects as part of our clients AMP8 investment programme. This role is embedded within a multidisciplinary engineering team and focuses on delivering design and technical assurance for water and wastewater treatment schemes across the multiple Water regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to long-term, sustainable water infrastructure improvements through technically rewarding project work in a flexible and collaborative setting.

• Deliver mechanical design solutions for complex water and wastewater treatment non-infrastructure projects.
• Provide engineering input across all design stages - including concept, feasibility, optioneering, and preliminary design.
• Carry out condition assessments, asset surveys, and root cause analysis for plant and equipment failures.
• Contribute to whole-life cost analysis, project briefs, and technical reports.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve mechanical challenges on operational assets.
• Ensure all solutions are technically robust, compliant with regulations, and aligned with best practices in the water industry.
• Support project delivery and commissioning phases through technical review and assurance.

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years' post-graduate experience.
• Experience delivering mechanical design work on Water / Wastewater utility projects
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to engineering delivery.

If you're an experienced mechanical engineer looking to apply your expertise to vital UK water infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you