Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Are you an experienced mechanical engineer? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, we have an opportunity for an experienced engineer to join our Engineering and Design team where you'll play a key role in delivering the excellent service we are known for.
What you'll do

In preparation for delivering a significant capital programme over the next five years, we are seeking to build upon the strong technical knowledge that is prevalent within our Design department.

As one of our Senior Mechanical Engineers, you will provide mechanical engineering technical skills and practical knowledge and be a leader in the design development process to achieve the best value.

You'll be collaborating during the design process with other teams such as Civils and Networks, achieving the best value and innovative solutions that are safe to build, operate and maintain.

You will undertake option evaluation/assessment for projects within the required timescales and agreed feasibility budgets, developing single least whole life cost and sustainable solutions, as well as taking ownership of preferred solutions through outline design, detailed design and into construction.

The role will involve:

• working across a full range of water infrastructure from abstraction, borehole, wastewater treatment, potable water treatment and sewerage networks
• the preparation of business case reports clearly defining project proposals
• collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure that projects deliver the required scope
• supporting operational groups in the achievement of departmental performance commitments
• maintaining mechanical design standards and proposing improvements to existing design approaches
• supporting the development of the team's skills and capabilities, particularly more junior staff members.

What you'll need

To be successful you will be proactive and positive and have a strong working ethos. You will be driven to succeed, always aspire for excellence and think outside the box.

As well as this, you will have proven and demonstrated design experience and ideally be professionally registered within a relevant institution.

You will also:

• have a degree in mechanical engineering or a similar engineering discipline
• possess water industry or relevant industry experience
• have worked closely with contracting partners and client customers throughout your career
• have previous knowledge and experience in the application of risk management principles, particularly in relation to environmental issues
• have the experience to interface with other utilities and other key stakeholders
• have strong negotiation and influencing skills and a positive proactive attitude
• be customer-focused and a strong team player
• be able to manage your own time and be both adaptable and resilient to change.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL Construction UK is a new company that will be part of the international YTL Group. The Group, which is based in Malaysia, has a very large building and construction arm within Asia, including housing, roads, rail, commercial buildings, hotels, performing arts venues and cement manufacturing.

YTL has been active in the UK for over 20 years with ownership of Wessex Water, waste to energy, retail and commercial projects and a number of hotels.

YTL Construction UK will be responsible for the construction of a new entertainment complex at the iconic Brabazon hangars, north of Bristol, including exhibition and conferencing space.

The site is also the location for the Brabazon new town with hotels, schools, commercial developments and planning permission for 6,500 housing units. Over time, the new company will also develop wider construction projects, particularly focused on key infrastructure.

With the rapid development of the Brabazon Estate at Filton Bristol, this is an excellent opportunity to join what will, in a few years, become one of the major companies in the UK construction industry.

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