Mechanical Design Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Falmer; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers for the water industry. The role involves supporting mechanical design functions, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates with experience in water or a similar sector and a relevant qualification are encouraged to apply. Competitive career progression and a supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Guaranteed work on major projects

Career progression & development

Supportive team environment

Innovative design challenges

Qualifications

• Design experience within water or similar heavy industrial engineering sector.
• Knowledge of contractual and commercial aspects.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and outline designs for mechanical works.
• Provide daily technical input to the engineering team.
• Ensure designs meet scope, budgets, and timescales.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Attend design review meetings to monitor progress.

Skills

Design and engineering experience

Mechanical works specifications

Technical input

Collaborative skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Industry

All Levels - Mechanical Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer

A leading tier-1 contractor delivering major projects in the water industry is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers. In this role, you will support the mechanical design function across their Southern Water framework and help to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

If you have design and engineering experience within water or a similar heavy industrial engineering sector, then get in touch to find out more!

Why Apply

• Guaranteed work on major projects
• Career progression & development
• Supportive team environment
• Innovative design challenges

Duties for EICA / MechanicalDesign Engineer

• Develop detailed and outline designs, as well as specifications for mechanical works.
• Providing technical input on a daily basis to contribute to the team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure that the design output meets the agreed scope of work, as well as the budgets and timescales.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines to meet project requirements and add value to the client.
• Attend design review meetings to monitor progress.

Qualifications/Experience for Mechanical Design Engineer

• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience working within water or similar process-driven environment
• Contractual and commercial knowledge
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Chartered Engineer or working towards this (desireable)