Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater

RSE Water; Pontyclun; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salary

Company car allowance

Flexible career development path

Holidays 31 days + 2

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Car allowance

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Job summary

RSE is searching for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its in-house multidisciplinary team in the UK. You will lead mechanical design across projects from scoping and FEED through construction support, ensuring compliance with client specs and regulatory standards.

You will mentor engineers, manage design deliverables, and drive low-carbon solutions within a forward-looking MEICA business. A Chartered engineer status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered engineer status preferred.
• Experience in municipal water/wastewater mechanical design.
• Proven design management or lead experience on projects.
• Experience across FEED to construction support and as-built.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss intervention requirements.
• Lead planning and implementation with Delivery Management teams.
• Provide mechanical guidance to project team and senior management.
• Line manage and develop mechanical engineers in your team.
• Lead development of mechanical design deliverables.
• Mentor the next generation of engineers.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design leadership

Programme / financial management

Multi-project handling

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered engineer

Job description

RSE is searching for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its in-house multidisciplinary team in the UK. You will lead mechanical design across projects from scoping and FEED through construction support, ensuring compliance with client specs and regulatory standards.

You will mentor engineers, manage design deliverables, and drive low-carbon solutions within a forward-looking MEICA business. A Chartered engineer status is preferred.