Mechanical Design Engineer

RSE

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary
Private Healthcare
Holiday Allowance 31 days
Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work
Gym Membership Discount
Professional Fees Paid
Employee Discount Platform
EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
Health professionals access

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in-house multidisciplinary design team in the UK water sector. You will take a key role from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC), experience in municipal water/wastewater projects, and the ability to work across multiple projects with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

  • Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater treatment is highly desirable.
  • Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.
  • Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.
  • Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

  • Developing mechanical design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
  • Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory and industry standards.
  • Participating in project review meetings, safety studies (HAZOP), etc.
  • Consideration of project health and safety, quality, and environmental matters.
  • Liaising with all key stakeholders for the projects.
  • Liaising with equipment suppliers to develop design solutions.

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Chemical Dosing and Wastewater Solutions team is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a permanent basis, and work as part of our in-house, multidisciplinary design team. You will work as part of our in-house, multidisciplinary design team and take on a key role in all aspects of projects from scoping and detailed design right through to implementation, ensuring compliance with Client Specifications and current regulatory standards.


Some Of Your Key Duties Include


  • Developing mechanical design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.

  • Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory and industry standards.

  • Participating in project review meetings, safety studies (HAZOP), etc.

  • Consideration of project health and safety, quality, and environmental matters.

  • Liaising with all key stakeholders for the projects.

  • Liaising with equipment suppliers to develop design solutions.


What Do You Need?


  • Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

  • Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater treatment is highly desirable.

  • Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.

  • Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.

  • Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.

  • Full UK Driving Licence


Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.


Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.


Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.


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 the 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 an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.



  • Industry-leading salary based on your experience

  • A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go

  • Private Healthcare (Personal)

  • Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service

  • Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • 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.

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