Mechanical Design Head

About the position

An established engineering-led organisation operating in the water and wastewater treatment sector is seeking a Lead Mechanical or Civil Design Engineer to head up their mechanical design function and align engineering with business and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review, approve, and ensure accuracy of drawings, specifications, and technical calculations.
• Ensure designs are cost-effective, energy-efficient, sustainable, and fit for purpose.
• Provide technical leadership across project phases, from planning and procurement through construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate resources and align multidisciplinary teams to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Ensure all engineering work complies with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Lead, coach, and manage the mechanical design team, providing guidance on complex design challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best-practice design standards to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Manage assigned projects, including cost, schedule, quality, subcontractors, and overall delivery performance

Requirements:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Professional registration advantageous)
• Proven experience in mechanical design leadership, preferably in water or wastewater treatment
• Strong technical background in piping systems, pump stations, and mechanical plant design
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Solid project management capability, including cost and schedule control
• Strong working knowledge of EHS, quality systems, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in relevant design and project tools (CAD platforms and Microsoft Project)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Desired Skills:

• Piping
• pump stations
• plant design
• mechanical design
• water treatment
• wastewater treatment