Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Southern England 4 days ago • Be among the first 25 applicants Location/s: Reading, London, Croydon, Brighton, Cambridge, Southampton; UK Recruiter contact: Nicola Coyle Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. About The Water Utilities Division The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. We deliver best‑in‑class solutions across the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design. Overview of the Role Mott MacDonald is a market leader in the UK water sector and is expanding its Water Consultancy Division. We are seeking a Mechanical Discipline Lead to support the delivery of water and wastewater programmes within a large UK water consultancy framework. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be the figure head for the Mechanical Engineering discipline, steering the technical direction of discipline‑related activities, managing technical problem solving and maintaining key client relationships. Key Responsibilities Accountable for the technical quality of deliverables created by the discipline, including staff competency and quality assurance processes. Challenge the client’s technical standards and the acceptance of waivers and deviations relevant to the discipline. Ensure the discipline meets its duties as a Designer under CDM. Coordinate Mechanical resources across the framework alongside design managers and project technical leads. Develop relationships and maintain regular communication with relevant client technical stakeholders. Candidate Specification Essential Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution. Proven ability to lead a portfolio of technical projects, ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance and technical standards and supporting the development of less experienced staff. Demonstrable technical experience in infra and non‑infra mechanical design. Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi‑disciplinary teams. A drive to stay abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions. Good understanding of designers’ responsibilities under CDM. Flexibility to travel regularly for client meetings. Desirable Experience with NEC PS contracts. Proven project management experience. UK water sector experience delivering programmes of work. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices and to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com. Agile Working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Benefits Health and Wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support day‑to‑day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. Wellbeing support through a comprehensive programme, including support for you and your family. Flexibility to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family. Financial Wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, and support for absence and return to work due to long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. Annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers. Enhanced Family and Carers Leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and Development Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options. 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