About the Role
The 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.
We 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.
This 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design delivery on multidisciplinary water/wastewater treatment projects across the full design lifecycle.
- Act as mechanical technical lead on projects, owning design strategy, key decisions, interfaces, risks and quality of deliverables.
- Review and approve mechanical calculations, specifications, datasheets, reports, P&IDs, layouts, schedules, drawings and supplier/contractor submissions.
- Lead equipment selection and mechanical design for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, lifting systems, packaged plant, treatment equipment and associated process systems.
- Lead mechanical input to optioneering, value engineering, design reviews, HAZOP/SWIFT, constructability, maintainability and commissioning reviews.
- Drive multidisciplinary coordination across Process, EICA, civil/structural, architectural, MEP, construction and operations teams.
- Promote lean and digitally enabled delivery through standardised tools, BIM/3D coordination, hydraulic analysis, data-led design and reusable templates.
- Provide technical assurance and support project managers with technical risk, scope, resourcing, programme and change control.
- Mentor and manage engineers where appropriate, supporting recruitment, development and chartership progression.
- Contribute to bids, client engagement, opportunity shaping and growth of the mechanical capability.