Lead Mechanical Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Sweco |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the @one Alliance
The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of eight partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.
With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny.
We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?
Do you have what it takes to transform society?
We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.
What will you be doing as our new Lead Mechanical Engineer?
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @one Alliance.
Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.
Role Accountabilities:
Engineering Leadership:
Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.
Health & Safety:
Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.
Transformation:
Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.
Join Us: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in the water sector. Apply now to contribute to impactful projects and advance your career with Sweco.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….
You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field to be successful in this role, and have proven experience in mechanical engineering, (preferably within the water sector). You have strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills.
You’ll be comfortable making decisions (based on sound judgement) and be able to assess the impacts – seeking views of others in a collaborative fashion. You’ll conduct your work with integrity – respecting others delivering on time.
If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!
@One Vision
A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:
Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.
@One Values
To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:
Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring
To ensure we support our objectives of collaboration across the business whilst providing our workforce with the agility to achieve a healthy work/ life balance, we are asking our employees to have office or site presence on an average of three days a week.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of eight partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.
With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny.
We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?
Do you have what it takes to transform society?
We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.
What will you be doing as our new Lead Mechanical Engineer?
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non-infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @one Alliance.
Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.
Role Accountabilities:
Engineering Leadership:
Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.
Health & Safety:
Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole-life costs.
Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.
Transformation:
Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.
Join Us: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in the water sector. Apply now to contribute to impactful projects and advance your career with Sweco.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….
You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field to be successful in this role, and have proven experience in mechanical engineering, (preferably within the water sector). You have strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills.
You’ll be comfortable making decisions (based on sound judgement) and be able to assess the impacts – seeking views of others in a collaborative fashion. You’ll conduct your work with integrity – respecting others delivering on time.
If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!
@One Vision
A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:
Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.
@One Values
To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:
Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring
To ensure we support our objectives of collaboration across the business whilst providing our workforce with the agility to achieve a healthy work/ life balance, we are asking our employees to have office or site presence on an average of three days a week.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco.
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