Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry / Pumping Stations

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.