Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum plus Annual Bonus, Company Car / Allowance and Veolia benefits (total package up to £70,600) Location: Home based with travel to Veolia sites across North of England When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, within the Technical Solutions team, you will deliver conceptual designs for energy systems including District Heating Networks, Energy Centres, HVAC, LTHW Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Geothermal Source), Low Carbon Heat Networks, Steam, and CHP. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will conduct energy audits and surveys to identify opportunities and solutions, assess existing systems, and recommend efficiency interventions to achieve net zero targets, coordinate all design disciplines to achieve a compelling and robust design for tender submissions. What we can offer you; * Access to our company pension scheme * Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers * Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to * 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household * One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community * Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; * Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, owning mechanical design elements including P&IDs for energy centres, sizing boilers, pumps, and components while coordinating electrical/control, process, and civil integration. * Act as Technical Lead for Business Development opportunities from pre-qualification through concept design, internal approval, proposal submission, and construction handover. * Lead client presentations showcasing capabilities and solutions, addressing specific design challenges throughout the development process. * Prepare tender packages for outline designs, collaborating with construction teams on programmes, resourcing, procurement strategies, and risk identification/mitigation. * Support Go/NoGo process by rapidly assessing technical and commercial viability, making formal recommendations as required. * Develop energy generation, efficiency, and distribution solutions with clients to deliver resilience, carbon reduction, and cost savings across project lifecycles. * Build supplier relationships to develop technical solutions, prepare quotations, and challenge scope, costs, timelines, and safety records. * Identify and manage development project risks, working with Supply Chain and Legal to ensure back-to-back risk transfer with partners. * Drive innovation to create differentiators in offerings while ensuring technical and commercial due diligence on new technologies. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. What we're looking for; * Experience within Mechanical Engineering. * Experience designing energy systems. * Experience working within the energy industry. * Strong organisational and time management skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients. * Familiarity with large-scale thermal generating plants such as large shell & tube boilers and CHP engines is essential. * Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables. * AutoCAD experience * UK Driving Licence What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive