Job Title: Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits Sector: Water Overview An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team working on major water sector projects in collaboration with a leading global consultancy. Based in Bristol with hybrid flexibility, this role will involve delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities · Deliver mechanical design packages for major water and wastewater projects · Produce detailed calculations, specifications and technical reports · Design pumping stations, treatment works and associated mechanical systems · Develop layouts and system schematics in line with project requirements · Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical and process engineers · Attend design reviews and technical meetings · Ensure compliance with industry standards and water sector regulations Requirements · Proven experience within the UK water sector (essential) · Experience working on water or wastewater treatment projects · Strong mechanical design background within Building Services or infrastructure · Ability to produce and review detailed engineering calculations · Experience operating at the Engineer or Senior Engineer level · Excellent communication and coordination skills What’s on Offer · Hybrid working arrangement from Bristol · Involvement in major, high-profile water projects · Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package · Opportunity to work alongside an industry-leading consultancy team · Clear pathway for career progression This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with water sector experience seeking involvement in technically challenging and large-scale infrastructure projects.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Location: Swansea, SA5 7LU Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate (04/02/2026) Hours: 45 hours per week IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Overview An established organisation operating within the electrical transmission and utilities sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of M&E projects across electrical transmission frameworks, with upcoming works in the Southwest and South Wales. The successful candidate will lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, quality, and commercial performance. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise within National Grid substation and transmission environments. Key Responsibilities · Lead the construction and project teams in the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of M&E projects · Provide strategic leadership in health, safety, and environmental management, driving best-in-class standards · Deliver projects in line with agreed time, cost, quality, and contractual requirements · Work closely with planning teams to ensure robust delivery programmes are in place and progress is effectively monitored · Foster a collaborative project team culture across Construction, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions · Drive effective risk and opportunity management across all project stages · Provide leadership and guidance on technical and contractual matters to ensure timely issue resolution · Support and contribute to new contract tender submissions using industry knowledge and experience · Assist with the preparation of monthly CVRs alongside the Commercial Manager · Lead the management team to achieve commercial targets and meet or exceed contract financial objectives Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications · Proven experience delivering National Grid substation build projects, with working knowledge of NG Safety Rules, EPC, and M&E frameworks · Strong leadership experience on Design & Build projects managing cross-functional teams · Excellent stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams · Qualification in construction, engineering, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience · Project Management qualification (APM, PMP, or equivalent) · Strong commercial experience working under NEC contracts · Demonstrated ability to manage risk and opportunity effectively · Strong regulatory knowledge, including HSWA, CDM, and EAWR · Proven ability to deliver projects across the full project lifecycle · Experience managing project budgets with a track record of delivering on time and cost · Confident user of project management and reporting software Additional Information · Contract position · Inside IR35 · Competitive day rate · Immediate start availableFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Locations: Birmingham, Bristol or Cardiff (Hybrid Working) Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Annual Bonus The Opportunity We are seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our Energy, Water and Resources portfolio, supporting the delivery of high-impact projects that benefit society, industry and the environment. You’ll work as part of multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of schemes, including: · Water and wastewater treatment and supply · Dams, reservoirs and flood risk infrastructure · Renewable energy and low-carbon systems · Hydrogen production and energy storage · Industrial process and complex pipework systems You’ll be encouraged to develop specialist skills in the areas that genuinely interest you, shaping a career path aligned with your passions and strengths. Is this role right for you? We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers with a strong background in the water sector, operating at a senior level with 5+ years’ industry experience. Key skills and experience include: · Proven experience delivering mechanical design within water, energy or industrial environments · Strong understanding of mechanical equipment selection and application · Experience across feasibility and detailed design, particularly in water and energy systems · Solid knowledge of piping design standards, safety systems and industrial pipework · Competence in relevant design tools and software (e.g. BIM, Plant 3D, AutoPIPE or similar) · Experience in utility infrastructure (e.g. gas networks) is beneficial · Chartered status (or working towards) through IMechE or a relevant professional body What we offer you We care deeply about our people and their success — because when our members thrive, we all grow together. You’ll benefit from: · Competitive, fair and equitable salary with an annual bonus scheme · Profit Share, enabling you to share in our collective success · Hybrid and flexible working arrangements · Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection · Flexible benefits to support your health, wellbeing and lifestyle · Extensive learning, development and career progression opportunities As a trust-owned organisation, we have the freedom to choose work that aligns with our values, our purpose and the legacy we want to create — for our people, our clients and our communities.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Do you possess the talent and experience to drive excellence within engineering? We are supporting a well-established water company in their search for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, who will join their dynamic engineering team, on a permanent basis. This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of the development of detailed designs, drawings, documents, and specifications for various Water, Energy, and Resources projects, across the UK. This position offers a hybrid working pattern, with the occasional attendance to one of our client’s offices nationwide. -Competitive salary of £50,000-£75,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working arrangement, car allowance, bonus scheme, and ongoing career development opportunities. Responsibilities: -Manage the design and delivery of intricate mechanical system designs, across various water projects, ensuring adherence to client requirements and expectations. -Collate and assemble mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and documentation, ensuring accuracy, and compliance to industry and quality standards. -Liaise with project professionals, across a range of disciplines, allowing for alignment and transparency with design intent, and the identification and resolution of issues. -Conduct site visits, risk management tests, audits, reviews, and surveys, ensuring outputs adhere to project plans, whilst also offering ongoing technical insight. -Offer continuous support and guidance throughout installation, commissioning, and procurement processes, allowing for safe and efficient system functionality. -Guide junior engineers, contributing to business development and innovation. -Nurture professional development within junior engineers by providing ongoing mentorship, support, and guidance, ensuring best practices. Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with a Chartered Engineer status (IMechE or equivalent). -Extensive experience producing detailed mechanical system works for various water and energy projects, with an understanding of equipment selection and application. -Significant proficiency in the use of key industry software tools, including BIM, Plant 3D and AutoPIPE, for design work production. -Proficient ability within delivering high quality works for utility infrastructure is ideal. -Sound acknowledgment of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations, with an understanding of piping design standards and safety principles. -Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with a drive for innovation and business development, and a willingness to travel to sites when required.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Are you a talented Electrical Design Engineer and looking for the next step in your career? Our client, a renowned consultancy, who specialise in the provision of advisory and technical guidance, are on the hunt for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team, on a permanent basis. This position includes delivering high quality design works for a variety of complex electrical system projects, across the UK, centred around the water sector. As the chosen candidate, you will work within a hybrid working arrangement, with an occasional office presence to one of our client’s offices nationwide, where you’ll deliver consistent and accurate project works, ensuring operational excellence. -Competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension, ongoing career progression opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, paid time off, car allowance, and bonus scheme. Responsibilities: -Produce detailed Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, and Automation designs, working independently or collaboratively, adhering to project and client requirements. -Liaise with project professionals, across a range of disciplines, coordinating work outputs, ensuring transparency and clarity, and alignment with design and plan intent. -Work alongside key project bodies, including clients, stakeholders, and other professionals, nurturing effective communication and smooth project delivery. -Assemble intricate design calculations, reports, documentation, and drawings, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency across all project phases. -Ensure all project works align with business management principles and contract expectations, whilst nurturing SHEQ performance throughout project development. -Drive continuous business development and innovation by staying up to date on industry advancement opportunities and integrating these across project works. Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Membership of The Institution of Engineering and Technology, whilst working towards a professional registration. -Significant experience delivering high quality design and build works, across various water projects, as an Electrical Design Engineer, or a related position. -Strong acknowledgement of BIM design principles, and a strong technical background, with a proficiency of relevant industry software tools, including Revit and Plant 3D. -Excellent understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations, and codes, best practices, British Standards, and Water Industry principles and specifications. -Effective collaboration, communication, and people management skills, with a full UK driving license, with a willingness to travel to sites when necessary. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.