Lead Mechanical Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a key technical leadership role in the Water team. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design deliverables on water infrastructure projects. They require 8+ years of mechanical design experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong leadership skills. Immediate start available with a competitive day rate and long-term contract.

Benefits

Long-term contract

Competitive day rate

Flexible working structure

Qualifications

• 8+ years in mechanical design, ideally within water or related sectors.
• Proficiency in plant layout, hydraulic design, and equipment specification.
• Chartered status (IEng/CEng) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of mechanical design deliverables.
• Manage multidisciplinary design interfaces, especially P&IDs.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Hydraulic design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Role

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Water Sector)

Location

Redhill, Birmingham, Glasgow, Chester, Leeds (travel to office/site as required)

Rate

£50-£60 p/hr (negotiable depending on experience)

About the Role

Advance TRS are working with a leading consultancy who are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Water team. This is a key technical leadership role within the team where you will join a high-impact water infrastructure programme delivering sustainable solutions across the UK. Our client are looking for an experienced engineer to the lead on clean water and wastewater projects from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of mechanical design deliverables (layouts, calculations, specs, reports)
• Manage multidisciplinary design interfaces (especially P&IDs)
• Support procurement, site teams, and commissioning
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with standards, budgets, and timelines

Qualifications

• 8+ years in mechanical design, ideally within water or related sectors
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in plant layout, hydraulic design, and equipment specification
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Chartered status (IEng/CEng) is a plus

Benefits

• Long-term contract with competitive day rate
• Work on major UK infrastructure projects
• Reputable company with flexible working structure
• Immediate start available

Reach out to Molly Brown @ Advance TRS to find out more.

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