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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location : Bristol (Hybrid / Flexible) Sector : Water / Infrastructure Employer : Leading Tier 1 Contractor An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team within a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key technical position, responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and construction support. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring designs meet regulatory, safety, and commercial requirements while contributing to multi-disciplinary project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Produce and review mechanical design deliverables in line with project requirements and industry standards • Act as a technical checker, ensuring quality assurance and compliance of design outputs • Develop efficient, cost-effective solutions balancing capital and operational expenditure • Ensure designs are safe, buildable, and aligned with operational requirements • Integrate mechanical designs with other disciplines (civil, electrical, process, etc.) • Collaborate closely with Design Managers, Principal Engineers, and project teams • Provide technical support for:Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and client meetingsContribute to maintaining robust design governance and quality procedures • Procurement and supply chain activities • Construction and site delivery phases • • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and graduate engineers • Support team development and progression toward professional accreditation (e.g., IMechE, ICE) • Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the discipline • Ensure designs comply with:Support design assurance processes and regulatory compliance across projects • Relevant H&S legislation and CDM regulations • Industry standards and best practices • Internal quality management systems About You • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable • Significant experience in mechanical design within infrastructure projects • Background in water and/or wastewater sectors preferred • Experience working in a contracting or consultancy environment • Strong track record of delivering designs within multi-disciplinary teams • Strong understanding of mechanical systems relevant to infrastructure (e.g., pumping systems, treatment plant equipment, pipework) • Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and H&S requirements • Experience reviewing subcontractor or supplier design documentation • Commercial awareness and ability to consider whole-life cost impacts If you re a motivated mechanical design engineer looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to complex infrastructure projects, we d love to hear from you