Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location:Reading

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Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing 500 million Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current workload beyond the end of AMP8 in March 2030. We are delivering work in the Thames Valley region (extending from Cirencester in the west to the M25 and from Basingstoke in the South to Banbury in the North). This sees us undertake a varied programme of sizable projects in wastewater treatment clean water production and Infrastructure (Water and Wastewater networks).

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market MMB provides the feasibility design construction and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. Youll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects.

The role of a Principal Mechanical Engineer includes:

• Lead and oversee the design planning and execution of the mechanical engineering aspects of our projects.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to our mechanical engineers and project teams. Develop knowledge and excellance within the team.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and team members.
• Lead the development of the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the project lifecycle encompassing P&IDs valve schedules pumps tanks process equipment above ground pipework lifting and access steelwork
• Coordinate with the wider design team of Electrical Civil Geotech and Process engineers.
• Work closely with the project teams to ensure applications of clients asset standards and engage in particular technical discussions on best practice and standards waivers.
• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial operational and construction teams to develop efficient practical and safe solutions throughout design stages construction and beyond
• Positively engage with the client managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.

What youll need:

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer or above
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of the water and/or wastewater industry
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles practices and standards realting to process industries.
• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design tasks and meet deadlines.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Required Experience:

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