Mechanical Design Engineer

Our Client is a multi-disciplinary design, engineering and construction business operating in the power and environmental sectors. They are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Balcombe, hybrid working is an option. This role requires 45 hours of work a week and a car allowance of £5,040 per annum. Other benefits for this role include healthcare cover for employee only, life assurance, critical illness cover, and 25 days annual leave.  

Job Description:  

For this role you will be directing, co-ordinating, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control of all mechanical aspects of primarily clean water design projects.  

The responsibilities for this role will include:  

• Mechanical design of infrastructure related primarily to clean water treatment plants ensuring it is compliant with clients specifications and standards.  

• Producing design deliverables including, but not limited to, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, pipework layouts, pipework schedules, P&E schedules, Pipe supports/thrust design, Mechanical GAs and layouts.  

• Arranging and executing site surveys where required  

• Liaising with designers from different disciplines, both internal and external, to ensure the design package is complete and concise.  

• Managing external design resources where required  

• Compilation of mechanical specifications and datasheets for procurement of mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, pipework, screens etc)  

• Assisting with management of mechanical procurement packages  

• Assisting with preparing tender documents as a basis for construction  

• Reviewing technical submissions  

• Working collaboratively with other design departments  

• Supporting project managers and directors within the business  

• Keeping up to date with environmental matters, and being aware of policy and developments in this area  

• Presenting technical data or project results to both technical and non-technical Clients and Colleagues  

• Maintaining design input throughout the project lifecycle– from the feasibility stage, to outline and detail design, through to construction and handover  

• Assist with controlling and managing budgets at project level  

• Ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards  

• Ensuring compliance with project programme and all knowledge areas  

• Attending site meetings  

• Preparing reports  

• BTEC HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering as a minimum  

• EUSR water hygiene card  

• Competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel  

• 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably clean water based  

• Ability to make decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.  

• Ability be an active and participating team member, able to transfer skills to others in order to achieve business objectives  

• Ability to troubleshoot and strategize in order to meet the long-term vision of the company.  

• Problem solver and target driven individual.  

• Ability to deliver required results while working in a high pressure environment.  

Desirable:  

• Degree in mechanical field  

• Strong AutoCAD Plant 3D design skills will be advantageous  

• Ability to use Microsoft project to manage programmes  

• Membership with relevant professional body