Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Balfour Beatty plc Location: Peterborough – Hybrid (2–3 days on site with stakeholders) Balfour Beatty plays a key role as part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, a ground‑breaking collaboration with eight industry‑leading partners. The Alliance delivers around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. Overview As we enter our most ambitious Asset Management Period yet, we are championing nature‑based, sustainable solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. At the forefront of designing and delivering innovative water solutions, you will lead technical delivery, drive sustainable and cost‑effective design decisions, and guide junior engineers to deliver work that is safe, future‑proof, and built to last. Responsibilities Lead and review mechanical designs to ensure compliance, safety and performance excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality standards. Promote the use of digital tools and modular construction techniques. Drive Health & Safety by design, identifying improvements and reducing whole‑life costs. Champion sustainability, carbon reduction and innovation across the design lifecycle. Mentor junior engineers and create a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. Work closely with project and engineering leaders, contributing to strategic decisions. Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Preferably chartered or working towards chartered status. Proven experience in mechanical design – ideally in the water sector or a similar complex infrastructure environment. Strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety legislation and construction principles. Leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others. Proficiency in CAD and engineering software. Confident decision‑maker with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. Benefits Smart working – staggered start and finish times with up to 40% remote working where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata). Family friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave. Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes. About Balfour Beatty Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We put the road user at the heart of everything we do, working safely, reducing carbon emissions and adding social value to the communities we serve. Diversity and Inclusion We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Learn more at balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. Disability Confident Employer We are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers to employment. We offer interview opportunities to applicants who meet the minimum requirements. For more information, visit disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk. Application Process We are continually improving our resourcing process to ensure it is fair and inclusive. If you have feedback on the process, please share it with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr