Mechanical Discipline Lead – Water & Wastewater

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Discipline Lead to manage technical quality and support water and wastewater programmes. The ideal candidate will hold Chartered Status and has technical experience in mechanical design. It is essential to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to drive innovation in service delivery. This role is based in Southern England and offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

33-35 days holiday

Enhanced family leave policies

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognized Professional Institution.
• Demonstrable technical experience in infra and non-infra mechanical design.
• Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical quality of deliverables for the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Coordinate mechanical resources across the framework alongside design managers.
• Develop relationships with relevant client technical stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Status (CEng)

Technical experience in infra and non-infra mechanical design

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions

Understanding of designers' responsibilities under CDM

Flexibility to travel for client meetings

Experience with NEC PS contracts

Education

Chartered Engineer status with a recognized Professional Institution

Job description

A global engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Discipline Lead to manage technical quality and support water and wastewater programmes. The ideal candidate will hold Chartered Status and has technical experience in mechanical design. It is essential to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to drive innovation in service delivery. This role is based in Southern England and offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.