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MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their operations team with an Mechanical Designated Individual. This is a national role where you will be the lead / focal point for the Mechanical Authorising Engineers, setting the culture for the organisation’s Mechanical H&S management. The Mechanical Designated Individual (MDI) is the organisation’s senior accountable leader for Mechanical safety governance and technical assurance. They own the Mechanical Safety Rules and Authorisation Framework, set standards, and ensure robust compliance with statutory requirements and industry codes across all sites. The MDI leads a team of Mechanical Authorising Engineers (MAEs), providing direction, oversight, and assurance for design, installation, operation, maintenance, and contractor control of mechanical assets. The role safeguards people, assets, and operations through disciplined risk management, competency-based authorisation, and continual improvement.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting the H&S team in matters of mechanical safety
Authorising and administration of the Mechanical Safety Rules, associated procedures, and Permit-to-Work arrangements
Providing professional and technical guidance on mechanical construction & mechanical contracting delivery
Owns, interprets and monitors the use of the regional Mechanical Safety Rules
Lead, coach, and performance-manage Mechanical Authorising Engineers (MAEs)
Set criteria for authorisation levels (e.g., Authorised Person (AP), Competent Person (CP), switching authorities, test & inspection)
Oversee initial authorisations, renewals, suspensions, and relocations, etc.
Chair authorisation panels
Ensure competency is evidenced (training, experience logs, assessments, shadowing, refreshers, and CPD)
Maintain central registers of authorisations, training, and critical competencies
Provide senior technical guidance on mechanical design standards, pressure system integrity, and statutory compliance
Lead investigations of mechanical incidents/near-misses
produce root-cause analyses and corrective actions
Define requirements for contractor competence, pre-qualification, and supervision
Conduct internal audits
Maintaining the identity and importance of the Mechanical Safety Rules to the wider business. Mechanical safety awareness training for PM’s and Construction Managers
Requirements:
Registered with a relevant engineering institution (e.g. IMechE) as a Chartered Engineer. Incorporated Engineer will be considered based on additional experience
Significant and extensive experience in mechanical systems design, operations, and maintenance
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree. HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar qualification will be considered based on additional experience
Prior role as Authorising Engineer (AE), Senior Authorised Person (SAP), or equivalent is strongly preferred
Experienced in verifying safe systems of work
Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of UK health and safety legislation and an ability to carry out risk assessments and propose actions for risk control/management
What we offer:
Hybrid Working
Car/car allowance
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)