Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water

Location: Chatham, Kent (flexible hybrid)

Job type: Long‑term Contract (Outside IR35)

A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, electrical and MEICA disciplines. Undertake site surveys, inspections, testing and commissioning support. Review contractor design submissions, ensuring technical accur...