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Mott MacDonald • Dublin, IE; Cork, IE

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Location/s: Dublin or Cork, IE
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

Employer value proposition

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Discover your potential at Mott MacDonald. We aim to make a positive difference for present and future generations. We actively develop our people as individuals and professionals, working together to solve problems and taking pride in each other’s success. Our philosophy is to create a culture of continuous learning and growth to constantly support a meaningful career. You can make a difference with a company that cares about the human and environmental impact of what we do. Our ambition extends beyond avoiding adverse outcomes, into seizing opportunities to deliver transformational change. Join our team where collaboration is at the heart of the way we operate. We work as one Mott MacDonald to create the best outcomes for all.

About the Division

The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to Ireland and the UK's water and wastewater challenges. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations, and improving the health of our rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design. Together, we deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients while offering diverse and technically stimulating opportunities to our people.

Overview of the role

Our Water Utilities Division has ambitious growth plans in Ireland in line with Uisce Éireann investment needs. We are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business. We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We also provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically complex work. The scale of investment required across Ireland and the UK is a significant challenge but also a major opportunity to provide a long-lasting legacy to our clients and their regions. Given this, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team of mechanical, electrical and ICA engineers and provide technical excellence, leadership and direction on a range of water projects.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

  • Managing the MEICA design and integration with other disciplines
  • Managing and contributing to the preparation of design deliverables to achieve the correct time / cost / quality balance for the project
  • Working with the resource manager to manage project resources and to grow and develop our capability through recruitment and training
  • Business development including providing specialist support to our Account Leaders and Practices, and leading on proposals and tenders in the water and wastewater fields
  • Programme and financial management of small to medium sized projects with a MEICA bias

Candidate specification

We are looking for a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, keen to make a difference in the sector, take wide responsibilities and progress professionally.

Essential:

  • An in-depth knowledge of water treatment and wastewater treatment equipment including pumping systems
  • Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
  • A capability to manage design delivery, and project manage
  • A team leader capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently delivery
  • Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
  • A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions

We welcome applications from individuals at all experience levels who believe they possess the necessary skills. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

  • Flexible working
  • Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
  • Competitive annual leave
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Life insurance
  • Income continuance
  • Enhanced Paternity leave
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Travel TaxSaver tickets
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
  • Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Annual bonus
Annual pay rises
Bank holiday swaps
Bike parking
Book swaps
Buddy scheme
Buy or sell annual leave
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Compassionate leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Enhanced sick pay
Ergonomic workstations
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Faith rooms
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Further education support
Health assessment
In house training
Income protection
L&D budget
Learning platform
Life assurance
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Lunch and learns
Meditation space
Meditation space
Mentoring
Modern office
On-site shower
On-site yoga classes
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
Private booths
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Referral bonus
Religious celebration leave
Reservist leave – 10 days leave
Returnship
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Study support
Tax-free childcare
Teambuilding days
Theme park discounts
Travel loan
Women’s health leave
Menopause support

Working at Mott MacDonald

Company employees:

18,000 worldwide

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

0:35:65

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