Mechanical Design Engineer

Proftech Talent; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer. This role involves delivering mechanical engineering solutions for the water sector. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and a degree in engineering. The company offers a supportive workplace with great benefits, including a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £65,000, hybrid working arrangements, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee benefits package

On-site gym

Free parking

Fresh fruit in the office

Qualifications

• 5+ years' mechanical design experience in UK water industry.
• Strong IT skills.
• Professionally registered and working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design outputs that meet safety, quality, and client standards.
• Produce design calculations and technical drawings with a clean/wastewater focus.
• Mentor and guide CAD technicians.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong technical acumen

Results-oriented

Confident problem solver

Mentorship and development of others

Passion for learning and self-improvement

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer

Location: Manchester | Hybrid (min. 3 days/week in-office)

Start Date: August 2025

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Permanent: £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the growing team in Manchester. You\'ll play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions for a range of projects, particularly in the UK water sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on various UMON projects, contributing to technically challenging and meaningful infrastructure design work.

About the Company

The company is a leading engineering design consultancy serving clients across the rail and utilities sectors. Their focus is currently on the water industry, where they maintain strategic partnerships.

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything they do. They offer a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where both mental and physical wellbeing are prioritised.

What They Offer

• Permanent Staff: Competitive salary, employee benefits package, workplace pension, training & development

Responsibilities

• Deliver design outputs that meet safety, quality, and client standards
• Produce design calculations and technical drawings (clean/wastewater focus)
• Mentor and guide CAD technicians
• Define scopes and review output from subcontract M&E teams
• Prepare technical specifications and evaluate supplier bids
• Carrying out design investigations and producing engineering reports
• Ensure designs adhere to all relevant standards and regulations
• Track design changes and manage scope
• Estimate resource requirements for design packages
• Attend and present at client and design meetings

What They Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years\' mechanical design experience (UK water industry)
• Degree, HND or equivalent experience
• Strong IT skills
• Professionally registered and working towards chartership

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Experience with UMON schemes
• Hydraulic design experience
• Clean and wastewater experience (infrastructure and non-infrastructure)
• Understanding of construction practices and materials
• Strong grasp of engineering drawing standards

Key Skills

• Excellent communication
• Strong technical acumen
• Results-oriented
• Confident problem solver
• Mentorship and development of others
• Passion for learning and self-improvement

Salary

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Holidays

• You are entitled to 23 days per year leave plus 8 days public and bank holidays.
• Additional holiday will be rewarded for service after 2 years on 31st December at the rate of 1 day per year. This is up to a maximum of 5 days on 31st December after 7 complete years\' service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• You may also buy up to one working week of holidays (5 days for full time and pro-rated for part time staff).
• Payment for these holidays will be deducted from your salary between January and December.

Pension

• 4% employee contribution (after tax) 1% tax relief on the employee contribution
• 4% employer contribution by company
• Total 9% pension contribution

Benefits

• Fresh fruit in the office
• Free Parking
• On-site gym free to use in the office building
• Access to Lifestyle benefits from Circular Benefits