Mechanical Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee Mechanical Design activities, ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and involvement in significant projects across the UK. Candidates will benefit from generous holidays, corporate discounts, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance program

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Responsible for Mechanical Design in compliance with BMS and CDM regulations.
• Assist with PMEICA and Civils design production activities.
• Provide technical support to supply chain procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Consultants and Sub-contractors' design production.
• Support site activities as required.
• Work towards membership of relevant professional institution.

Skills

Health and Safety

Project Management

Mechanical Design

Water Industry

Process Industry

Education

HNC / Degree Level

Job description

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Environment

Can be based anywhere in the UK

What you will be doing:

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Mechanical Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations. You will assist with the wider general Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (PMEICA) and Civils design production activities. Additionally, you will provide technical support to the supply chain procurement activities and support site activities as required. You will also assist with managing Consultants and Sub-contractors' design production.

About You:

• Have the necessary qualifications in a recognised relevant Subject to HNC / Degree Level.
• Gain working knowledge of aspects and law, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Gain a basic knowledge of sub-contract processes – contract and commercial.
• Basic appreciation and use knowledge of project management – programming, cash flow analysis, resource planning, etc.
• Willingness to work towards membership of relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE).
• Water Industry experience (Desired).
• Process Industry experience (Essential).

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors. We offer opportunities to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, providing stability and the chance to advance your career. You will join diverse, high-level professional teams committed to excellence. Our strategic growth plans mean there are ample opportunities for development. We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our staff through initiatives like the ‘Be Well’ program, high-quality training, and flexible working arrangements.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options and an employee assistance program providing 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to a relevant professional association.

About us:

Our purpose is to improve lives through building essential facilities and infrastructure, offering our people growth opportunities, collaborating with our supply chain, and caring for the environment. We uphold our values by delivering excellence, acting with integrity, and fostering collaboration for lasting impact.

For more information or to inquire about other roles, contact [e-mail].

Additional Information:

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, reduced hours, or flexible work arrangements. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications even if you do not meet every requirement. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities meeting essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner for adjustments or further discussion.

A full job description is available upon request.