Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

The Vacancy

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group are seeking Senior and Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work on both clean water and wastewater schemes, delivering engineering solutions ranging from concept design through to detailed design for construction

Key responsibilities

• Production of clear and concise engineering deliverables appropriate for the intended audience including general arrangement drawings, equipment sizing calculations, equipment and material selection, enquiry documentation, datasheets, schedules and reports.
  
• Compliance with in-house procedural & quality systems.
  
• Coordinating the development of key multidiscipline deliverables such as P&IDs.
  
• Managing design interfaces with other disciplines and integration of the mechanical design elements into the overall design.
  
• Working closely with project teams, other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, estimating, site and commissioning teams, CAD, Joint Venture partners and Clients.
  
• Undertaking technical bid assessments, subcontractor design reviews and providing technical support to site teams.
  
• Providing technical guidance and supervision to project teams.
  
• Undertaking supervisor responsibilities including performance management and supporting professional development.
  
• Managing assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  

Person Specification

The role is suitable for technically strong, commercially aware candidates with a background in Mechanical Engineering in the water industry or other closely related industries. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• Clean water and wastewater engineering systems design experience including equipment specification, pumped and gravity hydraulic design, plant layout, working knowledge of other discipline needs, preparation of plant and equipment layouts, change and risk management, preparation of technical and economic evaluations for mechanical plant.
  
• Experience of typical standards and practices, CDM, procurement processes and document control.
  
• Be degree qualified in mechanical engineering, or closely associated course.
  
• Typically, have a minimum of 8 years related work experience.
  
• Must be enthusiastic, adaptable and be driven to provide efficient engineering solutions.
  
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision within multi-discipline teams to deliver engineering outputs to time and budget.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with a high level of computer literacy.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Professional Qualification (IEng / CEng MIMechE)
  
• Display leadership behaviours that help to build strong effective teams.
  
• Supports continuous improvement.
  
• Be driven to support and mentor others to improve their technical skills
  
• Be driven to progress your own career, expanding your technical knowledge and skill sets and keeping up to date with industry developments and practices.
  

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

Private Health
Insurance

Income
Protection

High Street
Vouchers

Life
Assurance

Annual Leave
Purchase

Cycle to Work
Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health
Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.