Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Thames Water
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Thames Water Region
Contact: Aaron Taylor @ Randstad

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a new joint venture in the water industry? Our client, a collaboration between two leading contractors, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take the lead on key water infrastructure projects within the Thames Water region.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical engineering aspects of water infrastructure projects, from concept through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, project managers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into larger project plans.
• Develop, review, and approve mechanical designs, technical specifications, and drawings.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with technical standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting to resolve mechanical challenges during all project phases.
• Ensure projects meet client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports, project documentation, and technical submissions.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and support staff within the team.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Engineer, ideally within the water sector or similar infrastructure industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, and relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, enabling effective collaboration across different teams and client interaction.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering) and professional certifications.
• Familiarity with the Thames Water Framework or similar utility frameworks is highly advantageous.

If you're passionate about driving the success of critical water infrastructure projects and want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, and our recruitment team will provide more information on this exciting role!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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