Mechanical Design Engineer

Jackson Hogg; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Clear progression path

Job summary

Jackson Hogg is seeking a driven mechanical engineer for a full-time, mid-senior position based in Middlesbrough. The role covers design and project management within heavy engineering, supporting one of the UK's largest port facilities.

Flexible hours and a clear progression path accompany a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with strong design experience, hand calculations, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Inventor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong design experience and ability to perform calculations.
• Chartership status is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering aspects of capital projects, ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions.
• Design and develop mechanical solutions with regulatory compliance and efficiency in mind.
• Oversee procurement of mechanical equipment and services and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure designs meet UK health, safety and environmental standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and support operations teams.
• Manage budgets for mechanical components and maintain quality.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor-equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

StaadPro

Job description

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting our client based in Middlesbrough with the appointment of a driven, ambitious mechanical engineer who has experience in both design, and ideally managing projects within the heavy engineering sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business that operates one of the UK's largest and most strategic port facilities, focusing on driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to provide efficient supply chain solutions to businesses across the UK and beyond. The role is full-time and permanent (35 hours/week Mon-Friday), with flexible working hours, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a clear progression path.

Responsibilities:

• Manage mechanical engineering aspects of capital projects, ensuring successful, safe, and cost-effective solutions in line with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Design and develop mechanical solutions, ensuring technical specifications, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee procurement of mechanical equipment and services, managing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure designs and systems comply with UK health, safety, and environmental standards, conducting risk assessments to ensure safety regulations are met.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for equipment, and support operations teams.
• Manage budgets for mechanical components, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining quality.
• Previous experience using engineering software including AutoCAD, Inventor, and StaadPro.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to report project progress to stakeholders and management.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartership status highly advantageous.
• Strong design experience and ability to conduct calculations.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of engineering projects.
• Ability to undertake technical hand calculations and use engineering analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to report and communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders and management.

If this sounds like a role you're interested in, please apply online or get in touch with Eleanor at Jackson Hogg to learn more.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Mechanical Engineering