Mechanical Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Veolia Full time

Salary: Package worth £55,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, inclusive of bonus and car allowance plus additional Veolia Benefits

Location: Home based with UK travel


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.


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;

  • Providing working design solutions to technical problems, involving equipment selection and specifications, hydraulic design, plant layouts, P&IDs etc.
  • Receive the Clients brief/remit, formulate the scope of works and develop the mechanical design principles
  • Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including pumps, valves, pipework and ancillaries
  • Oversee project lifecycle from the conceptual design to deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet all technical requirements
  • Coordinate members of the design team to integrate mechanical designs with electrical, process and civil engineering components
  • Conduct analysis and simulations to assess system performance under various operating conditions
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship for junior engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and innovation
  • Review vendors proposals to ensure compliance with project specifications and contribute to suppliers selection, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards
  • Ensure that all Project Documentation is managed according to the requirements of the Project Quality Plan and project specific requirements
  • Problem solving and application of good engineering principles
  • Understanding and ensuring compliance with Clients Specifications, User Requirement Specifications, Health and Safety Requirements, Company Quality requirements, Company Policy, legislation, design standards and good engineering practice
  • Adhere to the Company’s ethical conduct guidelines and maintain a working environment which is supportive and respectful of other employees



What we're looking for;

  • Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering
  • Good industry knowledge within Water Waste or Oil and Gas
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Willingness to lead by example, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Be technically minded with a proven ability to problem solve in a mechanical design engineering environment, with focus on sustainable engineering solutions
  • Self-sustaining engineer with ability to effectively work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients


What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.



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