Mechanical Design Engineer

Galliford Try Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee the production of Mechanical Design in compliance with regulatory standards. You will provide technical support and manage design production from consultants and sub-contractors. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and industry experience. The role is full-time and offers comprehensive benefits including generous holiday entitlement and private medical options.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the necessary qualifications in a recognized relevant subject to HNC/Degree level.
• Experience in the process industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities associated with the production of Mechanical Design.
• Provide technical support to the supply chain procurement activities.
• Assist with the management of Consultants and Sub–contractors design production.

Skills

Water Industry experience

Process Industry experience

Project management knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

HNC / Degree Level in a relevant Subject

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we 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, assisting with the wider general Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (PMEICA) and Civils design production activities, providing technical support to the supply chain procurement activities and supporting site activities as required. You will also assist with the management of 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 GBP3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high–quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long–term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full–time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long–term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 026
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 07:54 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day