Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 people across more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together.
We are expanding our water sector engineering team following successful appointments to long-term design partner agreements across the UK. Working alongside collaborative delivery partners in the north of England, as well as design-and-build contractors and water utility clients in the south, this role offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships and develop your career within a stable pipeline of work extending into AMP9.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join our MEICA team contributing your skills to a variety of water and wastewater projects regionally and across the UK. Reporting to the Principal Engineer or Associate Technical Director, you will be responsible for specifying and designing mechanical process plant on projects that meet or exceed client expectations. You will represent Arcadis through direct stakeholder engagement, contributing to business objectives and building networks within the industry.
Your key responsibilities will include working independently and collaboratively to produce and peer-check mechanical design deliverables, supporting design and advisory services for new and existing water and wastewater conveyance and treatment assets, and ensuring safety through design collaboration and actions. You will deliver technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary team using the latest digital design processes, develop innovative and optimised technical solutions based on client needs, coordinate work across disciplines, establish and grow client relationships, and ensure projects meet technical, legislative, quality, safety, and environmental standards. Additionally, you will capture key project knowledge and promote project achievements internally.
Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in technical delivery of process plant systems on complex engineering projects, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
- Proven track record working on design projects using digital design platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
About you
- Strong collaborative behaviours and excellent communication skills.
- Motivated to develop lasting client relationships and contribute to business growth.
- Committed to safety and quality in design and delivery.
- Enthusiastic about sustainable engineering solutions and continuous learning.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related discipline.
- Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IMechE, IET, or CIWEM.
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