Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview Aqua Consultants is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support United Utilities on the Better Rivers Programme. The role involves delivering mechanical design, hydraulic calculations, and managing multidisciplinary teams to improve infrastructure and reduce spills by 60%. Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week at the United Utilities Lingley Mere office, with site visits as required. Responsibilities Deliver project tasks, designs and manage a multidisciplinary team delivering solutions on wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects at various stages of the project life‑cycle, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery. Site surveys and assess plant capacity to meet future demands. Conduct feasibility, outline and detailed mechanical design – P&IDs, hydraulic design, design risk assessments, control philosophies, commissioning strategies, cost and programme estimations, plant and equipment specifications, and carbon calculations. Produce technical reports at all stages of the project life‑cycle. Produce general arrangement and detailed mechanical design drawings. Support fee proposals or service offers; develop activity schedules/work plans. Participate in hazard studies including HAZOP, Access, Lifting and Maintenance. Develop standard and bespoke design solutions for the water industry and beyond. Check and review calculations and reports prepared by others. Consider CAPEX and OPEX implications of design decisions. Qualifications Extensive experience and understanding of sewage treatment processes and equipment/system requirements. Experience in hydraulic calculations (pipelines, pump duties). Experience with proposal fee/hour estimation for design schemes. Ability to generate innovative solutions and deliver added value. Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers. Ability to manage CAD resources to produce engineering drawings. Experience in feasibility, outline and detailed design. Technical review experience. Commercial and contractual awareness. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. Industry applicable BEng, BSc or equivalent in mechanical engineering. Chartered Engineer or working towards this. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Trustworthy and ethical, exercising discretion where required. Agile & Interpersonal Skills Customer‑centric mindset; recognition that satisfying the customer is key. Ability to work remotely and deliver results through virtual teams. Prioritise workload and demonstrate good time‑management. Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence. Encouraging and motivating colleagues to high standards of quality and compliance. Continuous learning and drive to improve others through sharing best practice. Can‑do attitude, willingness to work through problems and make decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients. Benefits & Offer Competitive salary + discretionary bonus Company pension 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave Salary sacrifice pension scheme Company mobile phone and laptop provided Training and career progression opportunities Life Assurance Scheme 4 × annual salary Electric car scheme Employee Assistance Programme (GP appointments, physio appointments, mental health support) Medicash cash plan (medical cost reimbursements) Refer a friend scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave Why Aqua Consultants? We are a fast‑growing organisation with highly experienced staff. We offer competitive salaries, a great working environment and opportunities for growth and career progression. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, please let us know. Apply Today If you have the skills, personality and experience, please apply today #J-18808-Ljbffr