Chartered Mechanical Design Lead for Industrial Systems

React Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

React Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects from concept to fabrication. Based in Maidstone, this role is office-based with UK travel to client sites and occasional overseas engagements.

You will apply your 3D plant layout, FEA, and piping-stress expertise to multi-million-pound industrial portfolios across the UK. The position requires Chartered status, strong engineering judgement, and a track record of delivering robust mechanical designs.

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons), MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate mechanical design experience in industry.
• Autodesk: AutoCAD 2D, Inventor and Plant 3D proficiency.
• Piping stress analysis experience (ROHR2/CAESAR II).
• FEA experience (Nastran/ANSYS).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical designs from feasibility to detailed fabrication and installation.
• Create high-quality 2D/3D layouts, equipment arrangements, skid and piping drawings.
• Perform FEA and piping stress analyses to validate performance.
• Conduct site surveys and 3D laser scanning for project accuracy.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers with technical guidance and design reviews.

Skills

FEA

Piping stress

Site surveys

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

AutoCAD Plant 3D

ROHR2

CAESAR II

Nastran

ANSYS

Navisworks

Revit

Trimble / ReCap

Job description

React Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects from concept to fabrication. Based in Maidstone, this role is office-based with UK travel to client sites and occasional overseas engagements.

You will apply your 3D plant layout, FEA, and piping-stress expertise to multi-million-pound industrial portfolios across the UK. The position requires Chartered status, strong engineering judgement, and a track record of delivering robust mechanical designs.