Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

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Client: RPS GroupLocation: Leeds, United KingdomJob Category: OtherEU work permit required: YesJob Reference: e9639f8a40f0Job Views: 68Posted: 12.08.2025Expiry Date: 26.09.2025Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)We are recruiting multiple

Senior Mechanical Design Engineers (Water)

for long-term frameworks across the UK, including a £100 million framework supporting river health improvements for United Utilities in the Northwest of England.RPS has over 20 years of collaboration with United Utilities on innovative water projects. As we approach AMP8, this is an exciting opportunity to work in the water industry, creating positive change.Within this 10-year framework, RPS will optimize programs, develop solutions, and select the best options based on value, carbon footprint, and cost. Our goal is to deliver excellent water services, fostering resilience and sustainability in the Northwest.About The Team:

RPS Water Consulting comprises Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy to water industry clients. The industry offers ongoing challenges and opportunities requiring innovation, teamwork, and dedication.We also work with several major UK water companies through long-term frameworks, leading into AMP9 and beyond, offering career stability and legacy opportunities.About You:

You should have experience producing technical specifications, designing pumping and aeration systems, and collaborating on planning and design reviews. Skills include providing engineering input, creating General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and PandID diagrams. Strong communication skills for technical presentations and workshops are essential. You should understand water and wastewater treatment processes and be capable of assessing existing infrastructure for mechanical design projects.Joining us means working on impactful projects with leading organizations, contributing to communities, and leaving a lasting legacy. You will play a crucial role in the water industry, working with major water companies, and making a positive impact.Your Responsibilities:

Work on diverse projects within long-term frameworks across the UK water sector.Achieve positive project and community outcomes.Collaborate with Senior and Principal Engineers and stakeholders.Mentor and support junior team members.Understand technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor.Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports.Contribute to PandID production.Prepare mechanical design deliverables: calculations, reports, specs, datasheets, drawings, schedules, procurement docs.Support project compliance with CDM duties and produce risk assessments.Follow Quality Assurance procedures.Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.Experience in the water industry is advantageous.Knowledge of pump design, PandID creation, specifications, and safety regulations.Familiarity with contract procurement methods, including NEC.Ability to manage time, cost, and quality.Support junior staff development.Willingness to travel and inspect equipment and sites.Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software is beneficial.Qualifications:

IMechE-accredited degree; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.Chartered status or working towards chartership.Membership or nearing membership with professional bodies like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM.What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and clear career path, supported as you grow. We value diversity, ideas, and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes wellbeing. Join us to make a meaningful impact in water and build a lasting legacy.Why RPS?

We promote flexible working, collaboration, and social connection through hybrid and agile working arrangements. As part of Tetra Tech, a global leader with over 28,000 employees, we offer exciting development opportunities to solve complex challenges worldwide.Join Us:

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