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We design and deliver intelligent, sustainable infrastructure to address climate challenges and strengthen community resilience. As part of our fast-growing UK Water team, you will join an agile environment where progression is quick, visibility is high, and your impact is immediate.\n About the Role\nThe UK water sector is entering a period of unprecedented investment and transformation. As Egis accelerates the growth of its Water Business in the UK, we are building a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team to help shape this next chapter.\nWe are inviting applicants who want to play a meaningful role in delivering major water and wastewater programmes in the UK. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to technically robust, sustainable and innovative treatment solutions across nationally significant projects.\nThis is a rare opportunity to join at a key stage of our UK growth journey, helping to establish, shape and expand a Mechanical engineering capability built on Egis’ global infrastructure expertise and long-term commitment to the sector.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead mechanical design delivery on multidisciplinary water/wastewater treatment projects across the full design lifecycle.\nAct as mechanical technical lead on projects, owning design strategy, key decisions, interfaces, risks and quality of deliverables.\nReview and approve mechanical calculations, specifications, datasheets, reports, P&IDs, layouts, schedules, drawings and supplier/contractor submissions.\nLead equipment selection and mechanical design for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, lifting systems, packaged plant, treatment equipment and associated process systems.\nLead mechanical input to optioneering, value engineering, design reviews, HAZOP/SWIFT, constructability, maintainability and commissioning reviews.\nDrive multidisciplinary coordination across Process, EICA, civil/structural, architectural, MEP, construction and operations teams.\nPromote lean and digitally enabled delivery through standardised tools, BIM/3D coordination, hydraulic analysis, data-led design and reusable templates.\nProvide technical assurance and support project managers with technical risk, scope, resourcing, programme and change control.\nMentor and manage engineers where appropriate, supporting recruitment, development and chartership progression.\nContribute to bids, client engagement, opportunity shaping and growth of the mechanical capability.\n Minimum Requirements\nBEng/MEng or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.\nChartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional institution, such as IMechE.\nTypically 7-10+ years’ relevant mechanical engineering design experience.\nBackground must be from water, wastewater, biosolids/bioresources or oil & gas.\nProven ability to act as mechanical discipline lead or senior technical lead on multidisciplinary projects.\nStrong technical expertise in mechanical treatment/process systems, including equipment selection, pumping, pipework, valves, hydraulics, layouts and packaged plant.\nStrong understanding of UK water industry standards, CDM 2015, safety-by-design, regulatory drivers and common delivery models.\nAbility to coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and resolve complex mechanical design issues.\nStrong digital mindset, with experience applying modelling, automation, BIM/3D coordination, data analysis or standardised workflows.\nConfident client-facing communicator with experience leading workshops, technical reviews and design discussions.\nExperience mentoring or managing engineers and supporting technical capability development.\nDesirable Skills / Knowledge\nDeep experience in wastewater treatment, clean water treatment, sludge/bioresources, water reuse, pumping stations, chemical dosing, odour control, energy recovery, package plant or complex process systems.\nExperience delivering AMP8, WINEP, SRO, D&B, framework, alliance or contractor-led projects.\nExperience developing mechanical design standards, calculation tools, equipment specifications, QA processes or reusable digital workflows.\nExperience contributing to recruitment, resource planning, bid writing, technical proposals, client presentations or new service development.\nPlease note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.\n What’s in It for You?\nAn exciting new growth role in a fast-organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression\nTop Employers 2025 - Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awarded the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification. Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices. \nA global leader in green infrastructure - we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment. \nHighly competitive leadership-level reward package\nHybrid and flexible working\n26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays\nProfessional development, chartership support & global mobility\nSupportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long-term community impact\nReady to Lead?\nJoin Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.\nWe are committed to our planet\nIn each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.\nOur commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.\nWe are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. 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