Lead Mechanical Engineer

Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer for the UK & Europe | Industrial Water & Wastewater

England, United Kingdom

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer for the UK & Europe to join a well-established and growing engineering organisation operating within the water and wastewater treatment sector.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically advanced and sustainable treatment solutions across both industrial and regulated markets. With a collaborative engineering culture and a strong pipeline of projects, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects that have a direct impact on environmental performance and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a position where they can take genuine technical ownership, contribute to innovative project delivery, and play a key role within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading all technical aspects of projects during the execution phase

• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with technical, programme, and budget requirements

• Developing costed technical proposals and supporting tender submissions

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Liaising with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external partners

• Producing engineering documentation, feasibility studies, and technical assessments

• Supporting specification and technical alignment of process equipment

• Conducting design risk assessments and supporting procurement activities

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within the industrial water treatment sector and strong knowledge of:

• Reverse osmosis and ion exchange technologies

• Pumps, vessels, tanks, and associated process equipment

• Hydraulic design, process calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, and mass balances

• AutoCAD / Plant 3D

• Technical proposal development within engineering project environments

Candidate profile:

• Degree or technical qualification in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

• Proactive, organised, and accountable approach to project delivery

What’s on offer:

✔ Competitive salary

✔ Car allowance

✔ Supportive and collaborative working environment

✔ Opportunities for professional development and career progression

✔ Exposure to technically challenging and meaningful projects

✔ Private healthcare

✔ Additional annual leave purchase scheme

This position would suit an ambitious engineer looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking engineering environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.

We are looking to speak to experts within this space, so if you have experience with the above technology, please reach out!

For further information or to express interest, please get in touch directly by dropping me a message or applying.

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