Design - Mechanical Engineer at Avove in Warrington, England, GB

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role Due to continued growth, Avove is looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineer to join our expanding Design team. You will deliver mechanical design across water and wastewater projects as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, supporting schemes from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design for construction. The role includes developing effective solutions for pumping stations, treatment works, mechanical screening, chemical dosing and sludge handling systems, and producing high‑quality mechanical design packages.

Location: Warrington (Avove offers flexible hybrid working, with a combination of office and remote working)

Key Responsibilities

Support the Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers in delivering high‑quality mechanical designs that meet technical standards, programme, budget and quality requirements. Develop effective concept and detailed design solutions aligned with project briefs and client needs. Deliver mechanical design work across all project stages, from feasibility and preliminary design through to detailed design. Prepare engineering designs, calculations, drawings and technical reports, and support tender and bid submissions. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM regulations and the integrated management system. Liaise with site teams to resolve technical queries and support construction activities. Assist with contract preparation, project planning, programming and project administration, including monitoring resources and delivery. Undertake inspections, feasibility studies and surveys as required.

Skills & Experience Required

Ability to produce detailed mechanical designs for simple process plant. Familiarity with pump selection and pump calculation software. Developing knowledge of clean water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment. Able to carry out site surveys and develop practical engineering solutions. Capable of estimating design effort and contributing to cost planning. A proactive team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Full UK driving licence required.

Please note that candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.

What’s in it for you… We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company car or car allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us:We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks. We are an equal opportunities employer:We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next: We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion