Mechanical Design Engineer

Mane Contract Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design authority for Generator projects in the UK. The candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering with substantial experience in power generation or complex industrial environments. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality mechanical designs, supporting project development, and liaising with clients. The role offers hybrid working options alongside benefits such as private health insurance and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Performance-related bonus

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid / flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and authority roles.
• Proven track record making robust engineering decisions.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and project support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assure the delivery of mechanical designs for projects.
• Support development of engineering standards and best practices.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical leadership

Knowledge of BS, EN, ISO standards

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred

Tools

PI&D software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer | Power Generation / Generator Systems

Join a leader in sustainable power and critical infrastructure solutions, delivering innovative energy systems for data centres and essential industries. Be part of a team that combines engineering excellence with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of reliable power.

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid / flexible working options

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of technical packages to enable tender of projects
• Act as the mechanical design authority for Generator projects, ensuring all mechanical packages meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and assure the delivery of mechanical engineering designs for projects and proposals, providing clear technical direction and governance.
• Drive high standards of engineering quality, consistency, and compliance across all mechanical deliverables.
• Support the development of engineering standards, processes, and best practices, embedding lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Provide senior technical support to project, commercial, and business development teams to enable successful project execution and bid outcomes
• Provide early-stage technical input and support to the Engineering Department in the specification and design of Generator systems, with a focus on mechanical packages.
• Take responsibility for the specification, design, and delivery of mechanical packages on Generator projects from concept through to project handover and completion.
• Produce and review engineering deliverables including design calculations, drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, procedures, and associated test documentation.
• Provide the Sales department with critical support to support decision making
• Prepare technical proposals, submissions, scopes of work, procedures, and engineering studies in support of project and business development activities.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure alignment on technical requirements and deliverables.
• Attend Factory Witness Tests (FWT) of generators UK and Europe, supporting client inspections and technical acceptance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering function, including lessons learned, standardisation, and best practice development.
• Undertake additional departmental or business activities as required to support overall company objectives.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward chartership preferred.
• Significant experience in mechanical design and technical authority roles within generator systems, power generation, or complex industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant BS, EN, ISO standards, statutory regulations, and Health and Safety requirements.
• Proven experience approving mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Ability to create PI&D, schematics within software
• Ability to lead technical reviews, manage design risk, and make sound engineering decisions under tender and programme pressure.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe for factory testing, project site support, supplier engagement, and client meetings.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated technical leadership and design authority evidenced through compliant, robust, and right-first-time mechanical designs.
• Successful delivery of mechanical engineering scope to programme, quality, and cost targets.
• High levels of collaboration and effective technical leadership across project, proposal, and supplier interfaces.
• Positive client feedback and acceptance at key milestones including Factory Witness Testing and project handover.
• Continuous improvement in engineering standards, processes, and Health and Safety performance.
• Ongoing professional development and contribution to the technical capability of the Engineering team