Mechanical Engineer

Our client, one of Anglian Water’s Civil Engineering contractors, is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer for an on-going freelance position.  Please note that, due to their policy, the only permitted payment options are Umbrella or PAYE.  Working within a multi-disciplinary project team, you’ll provide the mechanical engineering technical capability and design expertise to develop and deliver water and water recycling TOTEX solutions.

You’ll hold a minimum of an HND or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline and have extensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar environment. With a proven track record of designing hydraulic and mechanical systems & products, you’ll also possess a good understanding of modular build and construction processes and procedures. Your broad knowledge of electrical control, instrumentation and switchgear equipment and suppliers will allow you to make value-added suggestions and make informed decisions on how to best proceed in complex situations.

Working in a collaborative and integrated way, you’ll comprehend how your work and actions impact not only your colleagues but also our customers across the region.  Always working with accountability and integrity, you’ll take personal responsibility but also showcase strong teamwork skills to assist in meeting project timelines. Always willing to safely try new approaches and processes, you’ll enjoy utilising new technologies where possible to drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare & analyse key mechanical options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders, ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design
• Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, power generating and building services equipment.
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed and understood as part of the optioneering process.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions.
• Oversee the outputs for a number of processes including P&IDs and Datasheets. HAZID and HAZOP studies and mechanical input into commissioning plans, including proposed performance tests.
• Support the team in the drive towards excellence in Health and safety, demonstrating applied knowledge and skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations and standards.
• Identify and promote opportunities to meet the project's digital, sustainability, innovation and people objectives.

Rate is indicative and dependent on pay type and experience.