Astuteโs Nuclear team is partnering with
a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham.
The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance.
If youโre a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
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Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the you will:
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Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
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Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
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Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
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Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
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Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
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Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
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Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.
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Professional and personal qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
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Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
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Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
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Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
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Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
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Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
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Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
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Full Driving License.
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Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role
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Competitive Salary + Company Car
25 days annual leave + birthday leave
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Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.
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