Mechanical Design Engineer

Rullion; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy in Greater Manchester is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in the water industry. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design, particularly in wastewater and clean water projects. The role involves producing design calculations, coordinating with CAD technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the opportunity includes both permanent and Outside IR35 contract options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ mechanical design experience in the UK water industry.
• Experience in wastewater and clean water projects.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical design calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate and support CAD technicians.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and perform technical review.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Hydraulic design capability

IT skills with relevant design software

Education

Degree or HND in relevant field

Job description

💧 Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Industry (Permanent or Outside IR35)

My client is a well-established engineering design consultancy supporting major programmes within the UK regulated water sector. Due to continued growth and a strong AMP workload, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality mechanical design packages across clean and wastewater projects.

This opportunity is open to both permanent candidates and Outside IR35 contractors.

The Role / Assignment

• Produce mechanical design calculations and drawings for water industry schemes
• Deliver design outputs that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and support CAD technicians
• Prepare scopes and review outputs from subcontract M&E design teams
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers, including technical review of tenders
• Prepare design investigations, reports, and technical specifications
• Ensure compliance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards
• Implement and record design changes in line with project controls
• Estimate design hours and support project planning
• Attend and present at design and project meetings

About You

• 5+ years’ mechanical design experience in the UK water industry
• Experience across wastewater and clean water, infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
• Strong hydraulic design capability
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and buildability
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards
• Degree, HND, or equivalent experience from technician level
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
• Confident IT user with relevant design software experience

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role or long-term Outside IR35 contract
• Secure workload within AMP programmes
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements (role dependent)
• Opportunity to work on complex, technically interesting water projects

📩 Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.