Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office)

Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35)

Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market.

You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects

* Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings

* Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians

* Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams

* Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and client expectations

* Support project planning, estimating and technical decision-making

About You:

* 8+ years' mechanical design experience within the UK water sector

* Strong hydraulic design expertise

* Experience with clean water and/or wastewater projects

* Knowledge of electrical and control systems is advantageous

* Degree or HND qualified

* Working towards or already achieved Chartership

Why Join?

* Be part of a brand-new London team from the ground up

* Opportunity to influence processes, culture and future growth

* Secure long-term workload across major water sector frameworks

* Flexible permanent or outside IR35 contract options available

Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status