Mechanical Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Midsomer Norton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where your designs will shape the future of engineering projects across the water industry. With a hybrid working model and a focus on innovation, you'll collaborate with a diverse team to deliver high-quality designs that meet project specifications. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to health and safety. Be part of a family-run business that values its employees and strives for excellence in all its endeavors.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in mechanical design roles required.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical designs based on project specifications.
• Liaise with project managers and assist team members.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Coordination

Water Quality Monitoring

Autodesk CAD

Education

HNC

HND

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk 2D CAD

Autodesk 3D CAD

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Midsomer Norton

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Client:

Bridges Electrical Engineers

Location:

Midsomer Norton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Bridges are currently looking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

We are hiring for this opportunity due to continued growth. As our business expands, the demand for our expertise grows, and we need a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join us.

In this role, your designs will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and efficiency of our projects. The primary objective is to collaboratively provide accurate and consistent designs that are delivered within budgets and to agreed timescales.

You will have the opportunity to work across MEICA engineering works across the water industry, we are now working with all 10 main water and sewage companies across England and Wales.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

The Role

We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and we also offer some flexible working.

This is based on a 42.5hr contract Monday to Friday.

• Producing mechanical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs
• Assisting less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams
• Attending site, both during and after projects
• Producing and carrying out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience working in a mechanical design role.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or (a degree is desirable)
• Experience in:
• Design project coordination
• Water quality monitoring
• Autodesk 2D and/or 3D CAD packages
• Specific water industry-based design experience.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.