Mechanical Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
Now working in the latest Asset Management Period, known as AMP 7, we are working towards delivering an approximate £1.8bn programme of work until 2025. Are you ready to join us as we aim to deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen?
Working on a host of water and water recycling projects across the region to keep the water running, our Engineering team is made up of a diverse and enthusiastic work force who look to deliver industry leading solutions in a timely and safe fashion.
To bolster our mechanical engineering capabilities and provide fresh ideas and perspective on our ways of working, we are looking for a number Mechanical Engineer to join the team over the course of the next year!
What will you be doing as our new Mechanical Engineer?
Working within a multi-disciplinary project team, you’ll provide the mechanical engineering technical capability and design expertise to develop and deliver water and water recycling TOTEX solutions.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the preparation and analysis of key mechanical options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design
Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, power generating and building services equipment
Liaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed and understood as part of the optioneering process
Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions
Oversee the outputs for a number of processes including P&IDs and Data sheets. HAZID and HAZOP studies and mechanical input into commissioning plans, including proposed performance tests
Support the team in the drive towards excellence in Health & Safety, demonstrating applied knowledge and skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations and standards
Identify and promote opportunities to meet the project digital, sustainability, innovation and people objectives
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….
To join us on our quest for consistent engineering excellence, you’ll hold a minimum of a HND or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline and have extensive practical mechanical design experience in a similar environment. With a proven track record of designing hydraulic and mechanical systems and products, you’ll also possess a good understanding of modular build and construction processes and procedures. Your broad knowledge of electrical control, instrumentation and switchgear equipment and suppliers will allow you to make value added suggestions and make informed decisions on how to best proceed in complex situations.
Working in a collaborative and integrated way, you’ll be acutely aware of how your work and actions impacts on not only your colleagues, but also our customers across the region. Working with accountability and integrity at all times, you’ll take personal responsibility but also showcase strong teamwork skills to assist in meeting project time lines. Always willing to safely try new approaches and processes, you’ll enjoy utilising new technologies where possible to drive efficiencies.
If you are looking to bring your mechanical engineering expertise in a dynamic environment where you can truly add value, please apply today!
Our 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.
Our 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
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Engineer roles across Anglian Water Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,232 - £32,072 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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