Mechanical Design Engineer

Alexander Associates Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop designs for water infrastructure projects. You will produce detailed mechanical designs, ensuring compliance with specifications while collaborating with various engineering disciplines. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career development opportunities. Experience in the utilities sector and proficiency in relevant design software are essential. Hybrid working arrangement available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the water, wastewater, or wider utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of pumps, valves, pipework, and rotating equipment.
• CSCS / EUSR Water Hygiene desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop mechanical designs ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Prepare technical documents, calculations, schedules, and design reports.
• Work closely with engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering activities.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Coordination skills

Education

Degree or HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modelling software

Calculation software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bristol area

Employment Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Office and flexible working as required

Are you a talented Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your career within the water and utilities sector? We are supporting a leading engineering contractor as they continue to strengthen their design and delivery capability across major regional infrastructure programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-impact schemes, contributing to the development of essential water and wastewater assets across the South West.

Role Overview

Produce and develop mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Prepare technical documents, calculations, schedules, and design reports.

Work closely with civil, electrical, and process engineering disciplines to deliver fully coordinated designs.

Support design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and value engineering activities.

Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover stages.

Ensure all design work adheres to the highest health, safety, and environmental standards.

About You

Degree or HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Proven experience within the water, wastewater, or wider utilities sector.

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, pipework, rotating equipment, and associated infrastructure.

Proficient in relevant design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, 3D modelling, calculation software).

Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

A proactive approach with a strong focus on quality and efficient delivery.

CSCS / EUSR Water Hygiene desirable.

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on complex and high-value water infrastructure projects.

Long-term career development with a market-leading engineering contractor.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

A strong pipeline of future framework and project work.