Mechanical Design Engineer

RSE; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Private Healthcare

Holiday 31 days

Holiday Buy/Sell

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discount

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease

Health professionals network

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Asset Management division on a permanent basis to deliver mechanical designs across the UK. You will work within an in‑house multidisciplinary team on projects from scoping through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards.

You will contribute to reviews and safety studies (HAZOP) and handle multiple projects while liaising with stakeholders and suppliers to develop robust design solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Mechanical design engineering experience in municipal water/wastewater is desirable.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design teams and all design stages from optioneering to construction support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design aspects from inception to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with client specs and current standards.
• Participate in project reviews and safety studies such as HAZOP.
• Consider health, safety, quality and environmental matters in projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders and equipment suppliers to develop design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Driving Licence

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Our Asset Management business platform is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the division on a permanent basis and support on projects across the UK. 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 multidisciplinary 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 off‑site 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

• 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.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.