Senior Mechanical Engineer - BrightonJob DescriptionCMDP, a Joint Venture between Costain and MWHT, have been selected by Southern Water to deliver essential infrastructure solutions for its next AMP8 investment programme. The award is for an initial seven-year term worth at least £500m to Costain, with an option to extend by up to five years.The strategic delivery partner framework will deliver upgrades to water and wastewater assets, including treatment sites, pumping stations and reservoirs, during Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and beyond. Southern Water expects that its AMP8 programme, which runs from 2025 to 2030, will be the largest it has ever undertaken.#LI-JA1ResponsibilitiesReview client and/or third-party information to determine suitability, and liaise with those concerned to obtain further information if necessaryChallenge client asset standards where a clear opportunity exists to use an alternative, cost effective process or product without reducing the overall outcomeProduce mechanical designs, including calculations, specifications and layouts, which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the client and which can be purchased, installed and commissioned effectivelyCarry out tender bid analysis for various items of plantCarry out subcontractor or third-party design reviews until these are acceptedCarry out site surveys, including asset condition surveys as necessaryCompile design budget estimates, design deliverables schedules and provide feedback for proposals department as necessaryComplete deliverables on time and to budget and where necessary manage the deliverables of others to ensure deliverables dates and budgets are maintainedManage/monitor the work of others in the organisation or project team, including checking and/or reviewing their workLiaise with other disciplines with the organisation and the project teams to ensure that all design elements are fully integratedEnsure that design takes full regard of all health and safety requirements including, but not limited to, CDM regulationsEnsure that designs take account of sustainability and environmental issuesEssentialsExcellent leadership and communication skillsCollaborative and able to influence othersSignificant experience in water and/or wastewater treatment processes and relevant mechanical design criteriaGeneral experience of other discipline criteria associated with water and/or waste water treatment including civil, process, EICA and project managementGeneral understanding of client regulatory environmentsBudget management experienceAbility to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layoutsBe able to accurately report progress / risk / opportunities / changeBe digitally proficient in multiple design systems / softwareBe able to lead design meetings, deliver presentations and groupsUnderstand sustainable design essentialsMobility to work on various projects throughout the framework QualificationsEssential Degree qualified Be on track or have achieved professional qualifications such as Chartership or Incorporated StatusAbout UsCostain helps to improve people\\\'s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK\\\'s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK\\\'s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.