Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

RSK GROUP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in clean water and wastewater system design. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least 8 years of experience in relevant industries. Responsibilities include delivering precise engineering outputs and managing multidisciplinary projects. The company offers a range of benefits including private health insurance, annual bonuses, and professional development opportunities. Join a team committed to sustainable water solutions.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Annual pay rise & bonus

High Street discounts

Gym membership deals

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in water or related industries.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and driven to deliver efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, concise engineering outputs, from drawings and calculations to reports.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs, including P&IDs.
• Manage interfaces across disciplines and integrate mechanical elements into designs.

Skills

Expertise in clean water and wastewater system design

Strong knowledge of standards, CDM, procurement, and document control

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Enthusiasm and adaptability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Professional Qualification (IEng / CEng MIMechE)

Job description

The Vacancy

Locations: Redhill … Birmingham … Glasgow … Chester … Leeds

Join Binnies UK, Part Of The RSK Group

Why Join Us?

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and rewards:

• Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
• Life Assurance for peace of mind
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra time off
• Clear career paths with professional development support
• Annual pay rise & bonus
• High Street discounts & gym membership deals
• Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Mental Health Support because your wellbeing matters

What You’ll Do

• Deliver clear, concise engineering outputs, from drawings and calculations to reports and schedules
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs, including P&IDs
• Manage interfaces across disciplines and integrate mechanical elements into overall designs
• Collaborate with project teams, JV partners, and clients
• Review bids, subcontractor designs, and provide technical site support
• Mentor and guide project teams while managing budgets, schedules, and quality

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in water or related industries
• Expertise in clean water and wastewater system design
• Strong knowledge of standards, CDM, procurement, and document control
• Excellent communication and computer literacy
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and driven to deliver efficient solutions

Desirable

• Professional Qualification (IEng / CEng MIMechE)
• Leadership skills and a passion for mentoring
• Commitment to continuous improvement and career progression

Ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping sustainable water solutions for generations to come.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.