Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Ross-shire Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to support sustainable projects across England. You will lead mechanical design, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor new talent in the sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical design experience in the municipal water/wastewater industry and relevant qualifications. This role offers an industry-leading salary and a range of benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Company car allowance

31 days holiday allowance, rising to 33 after 2 years

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Experience within municipal water/wastewater sector.
• Experience of working at all design stages and plant commissioning preferred.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Mechanical design deliverables.
• Mentor and develop EICA Engineering talent.
• Ensure compliance with Client specification and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering experience

Design management/lead experience

Programme/financial management

Ability to work on multiple projects

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Available office locations - Dewsbury, Warrington, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, West Thurrock, Kent.

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Asset Management & Technical Services business platform is looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a permanent basis and support on projects across England. You will take on a leading role in aspects of projects from scoping and detailed design right through to implementation, ensuring compliance with Client Specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus low on carbon solutions.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams.
• Providing technical guidance on Mechanical matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Taking the lead on the development of Mechanical design deliverables by you and your team.
• Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent.
• Ensure compliance with Client specification and current regulatory standards.

What Do You Need?

• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater sector.
• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Design management/lead experience.
• Programme/financial management.
• Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.
• Experience of plant commissioning and/or plant operation is preferrable.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferrable.
• Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery. In addition to this, we also have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re always on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 2000 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products with lofty ambitions to continue to grow our capabilities. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry leading salary
• Company car allowance
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Car allowance
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continuing to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice