Mechanical design engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry / Pumping Stations
ALTEN —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Remote
- CAD
- Military
- System design
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
CAD Engineer (Water Industry)
Veolia ES (UK) Limited —Cannock
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Project Design Engineer (Mechanical) REF: 2605a
Fingleton White —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- English
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water
Jacobs —Birmingham
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- In-person
5d
Senior Process Engineer (Water) REF: 2607
Fingleton White —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- English
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Mechanical Design Engineer
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Engineer
Kier Group —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
Project Engineer - Planned Works
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Civil Design Engineer
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Electrical Design Engineer
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- System design
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Electrical Supervisor
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply

Other jobs to consider

Find your next job by exploring related positions.

Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry / Pumping Stations
ALTEN —Birmingham
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality engineering designs across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to…
Quick apply
CAD Engineer (Water Industry)
Veolia ES (UK) Limited —Cannock
To produce project specific installation specifications in order to obtain competitive installation quotations from local M&E contractors.
Up to £40,000 a year
Quick apply
4d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for mechanical design engineer – water industry / pumping stations in birmingham, eng

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

mechanical design engineer – water industry / pumping stations jobs near birmingham, eng

Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry / Pumping Stations

ALTEN -
Birmingham

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Tech scheme
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Mechanical design
CAD
Military
System design
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
3D modelling

Full job description

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry, you will join our growing team in Birmingham to support projects within the water and utilities sector, with a particular focus on pumping stations and associated infrastructure.

This role centres on the design and development of pump systems, mechanical layouts, and piping networks, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as WIMES and delivering robust, efficient solutions for water treatment and distribution systems.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality engineering designs across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and implementation.

Location: Birmingham
On Site: Fairly Remote with occasional site visit to Birmingham
Clearance: BPSS
Experience Level: 5- 10YOE

Key Responsibilities:

Experience with Mechanical Design & Pumping Systems
Design and develop pumping stations, including mechanical layouts and equipment selection
Specify and size pumps, pipework systems, valves, and associated mechanical equipment
Produce detailed design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and maintainability requirements
Apply relevant water industry standards, including WIMES
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Support design reviews and ensure alignment with project and client requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, and process engineers
Support project phases including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure technical compliance and quality
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, and sustainability of mechanical systems
Contribute to continuous improvement in design methods and engineering practices
Support the integration of new technologies within water infrastructure projects

Qualifications

Required Skills:
Strong experience in mechanical design within the water or utilities sector
Proven experience designing pumping stations, pumps, and piping systems
Understanding of mechanical principles, fluid systems, and hydraulic calculations
Familiarity with WIMES standards and water industry practices

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or equivalent military experience

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with pumps or similar OEM equipment
Knowledge of water treatment processes and infrastructure projects
Familiarity with CAD tools and 3D modelling software
Understanding of project delivery within regulated environments

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle & Tech Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

mechanical design engineer – water industry / pumping stations jobs in birmingham, eng

Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry / Pumping Stations

CAD Engineer (Water Industry)

Project Design Engineer (Mechanical) REF: 2605a

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water

Senior Process Engineer (Water) REF: 2607

Engineer

Project Engineer - Planned Works

Civil Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Supervisor

Other jobs to consider

I want to receive the latest job alerts for mechanical design engineer – water industry / pumping stations in birmingham, eng

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected