Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Denbigh

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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Projects (AMP8 Framework)

Location: Hybrid 1-2 days a week in Denbigh.

Rate: £450 per day - Outside IR35 (Depending On Experience)

Contract Type: Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension.

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in the water sector to support high-profile projects as part of the AMP8 investment programme. This role is embedded within a multidisciplinary engineering team and focuses on delivering design and technical assurance for water and wastewater treatment schemes across the multiple Water regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to long-term, sustainable water infrastructure improvements through technically rewarding project work in a flexible and collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver mechanical design solutions for complex water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
  • Provide engineering input across all design stages - including concept, feasibility, optioneering, and preliminary design.
  • Carry out condition assessments, asset surveys, and root cause analysis for plant and equipment failures.
  • Contribute to whole-life cost analysis, project briefs, and technical reports.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve mechanical challenges on operational assets.
  • Ensure all solutions are technically robust, compliant with regulations, and aligned with best practices in the water industry.
  • Support project delivery and commissioning phases through technical review and assurance.
  • Provide engineering advice and mentorship as required to junior members of the team.

Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE) preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years' post-graduate experience.
  • Experience delivering mechanical design work in a consultancy or design-led environment.
  • Familiarity with AMP7 or AMP8 frameworks is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to engineering delivery.

Desirable Background

Candidates who have previously worked on frameworks for UK water utilities such as:

  • Thames Water
  • Wessex Water
  • Welsh Water
  • Northern Ireland Water
  • Anglian Water
  • Severn Trent
  • United Utilities
  • Southern Water
  • South West Water
  • Northumbrian Water

If you're an experienced mechanical engineer looking to apply your expertise to vital UK water infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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Location:
Denbigh, Wales, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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