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Contract REF: #BBBH13033

Mechanical Design Engineer - Water & Process

£400-£500 per DailyManchester

Overview

Mechanical Designer - Water & Process

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Contract: 12-month rolling contract
IR35: Outside IR35
Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Bury office
Rate: Up to £500 per day
We are recruiting a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract supporting the design and delivery of water, wastewater and process engineering projects.
The assignment is offered on a 12-month rolling contract, outside IR35, with hybrid working and three days per week based from Bury.

Responsibilities

  • Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings and calculations for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and process plant.
  • Develop mechanical design requirements from client remits.
  • Produce and develop P&IDs, general arrangement drawings and equipment schedules.
  • Interpret process flow information and equipment specifications.
  • Develop practical engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
  • Develop and maintain engineering and design standards.
  • Work collaboratively with engineering, project and other design disciplines.
  • Attend project sites when required.

Experience required

  • Mechanical design experience within water, wastewater, utilities, industrial, energy or infrastructure environments.
  • Experience designing pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and/or process plant.
  • Strong capability developing and interpreting P&IDs and GA layouts.
  • Experience working with process information and equipment specifications.
  • 2D AutoCAD experience is essential.
  • SolidWorks experience is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of CDM and temporary/permanent works requirements.
  • Familiarity with WIMES, Sewerage Sector Guidance and relevant mechanical/process standards would be advantageous.
  • Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Designer with water or process-sector experience and are looking for a stable, long-term contract assignment, please apply or contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh -

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