Mechanical Design Engineer
About this role
Mechanical Design Engineer (MEICA / Water & Wastewater)
Location: Salford (Flexible working options available)
Hours: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week — flexible hours available)
Salary: Starting from £40,000 per year + excellent benefits package
Sector: MEICA – Water and Wastewater
Recruitment Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
About the Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join our MEICA team based in Salford, working within the water and wastewater sector. As part of Kier Design—a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor with a 750+ strong design consultancy recognized as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor—you will support capital and operational projects, delivering innovative mechanical design solutions that make a real difference to our clients and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed mechanical designs for pumping stations, treatment works, and network assets for both potable water and wastewater applications.
Prepare and agree mechanical design requirements from the client's remit, reviewing, questioning, and challenging details where necessary.
Provide comprehensive support for mechanical design, including feasibility studies, outline designs, and the production and evaluation of buildability-focused concepts.
Ensure all designs fully comply with UK water industry standards (WIMES), British Standards, Water Regulations, CDM 2015, and specific client requirements.
Collaborate closely with civil, electrical, and process engineers to ensure fully integrated and efficient asset design.
What We Are Looking For
Chartered Engineer status with membership of an appropriate Professional Body (such as IET or IMechE).
Fully competent with extensive hands-on experience within the water, wastewater, or process-related industries, including hydraulic design and pumping systems.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making capabilities, and a robust understanding of SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) requirements.
Strong analytical skills to interpret data, patterns, and trends to guide effective engineering decisions.
Ability to pass BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements and complete a Basic DBS check.
(Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this position.)
Rewards and Benefits
Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
Life assurance and free health & wellbeing services
Additional holiday purchase opportunities and enhanced family leave policies
Share plan schemes and optional health benefits/insurance