Ref: PTR13/623
Location: West Midlands
Description: Experienced Mechanical Engineer required to perform a range of engineering and design activities allied to water treatment projects.
Salary: to £35k plus benefits
Our client specialize in the design and supply of equipment used in the treatment of domestic and industrial water and wastewater, and as a result of recent positive restructuring and a series of strategic acquisitions that have provided the organisation with recognized trademarks, cutting edge technology and access to new markets, they are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their established and highly successful Mechanical Projects Team at the West Midlands office.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of engineering and design activities including pressure drop calculations for pipework and overflow systems, equipment loading calculations for civil interface design, specification of valves, pumps, pressure vessels, tanks and other mechanical equipment and performing technical assessment of sub contractor bids, as well as quality management of sub contractors and root cause analysis of plant failures.
To be considered for this varied and challenging role, you will demonstrate a good working knowledge of pressure vessel design codes, particularly BS, ASME and DIN and knowledge of pipework design codes, particularly ANSI and DIN. Essentially you must be conversant with stress analysis of piping systems and computer literate, with a working knowledge of the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and of CDM also desirable.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be a degree qualified mechanical engineer with at least 5 years post graduation commercial experience, and whilst the role is based in the West Midlands, you will need to be flexible to undertake occasional travel throughout the UK and abroad, typically for short durations but possibly for periods of up to a month at the most each time. Additionally, knowledge of industrial / municipal water treatment is desirable but mechanical engineers with a sound process background in other industries will also be considered.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a suitably dynamic and self motivated Mechanical Engineering professional to join an established and successful team offering both stability and genuine career progression potential. Contact the Mechanical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your cv to
