Mechanical Design Engineer

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water provider in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support significant engineering programmes. This role involves providing mechanical input into design activities, ensuring engineering compliance, and engaging with multidisciplinary teams to enhance internal capability. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,000–£55,000 and 36 hours of hybrid working per week, along with comprehensive benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Excellent pension contribution

Annual health assessment

Comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design, particularly in the water sector or similar industries.
• Ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of engineering regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical input into design activities and feasibility studies.
• Support the development and improvement of technical standards.
• Undertake design sign-off and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering regulatory compliance is met.
• Contribute to the introduction of digital tools and smarter ways of working.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Support the growth of a Centre of Excellence for engineering capability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulatory compliance

Digital tools introduction

Stakeholder engagement

Technical standards improvement

Job description

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector

Location: Reading

Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £42,000–£55,000

A great opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a major water provider and support significant engineering programmes across AMP8 and beyond. You will contribute to robust mechanical design delivery, support technical assurance, and work closely with site teams to ensure assets perform to the highest standards.

This role offers exposure to a range of treatment process assets, plus the chance to help develop a strong internal engineering capability.

First Off – What’s In It For You?

• £42,000–£55,000 depending on experience
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays
• Excellent pension contribution
• Annual health assessment and comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical input into design activities, feasibility studies, asset assessments and optioneering
• Support the development and improvement of technical standards
• Undertake design sign-off and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure engineering regulatory compliance is met
• Contribute to the introduction of digital tools and smarter ways of working
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders
• Support the growth of a Centre of Excellence for engineering capability

Skills & Experienc...