Mechanical Design Engineer — Water & Wastewater Systems

RSE Water; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary based on your 

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday allowance 31–33 days

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

EV/Hybrid Car Lease

Discounted gym membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

Health network access

Job summary

RSE Water is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in‑house design team. You will drive mechanical design activities from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards across water and wastewater projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, engagement in safety studies, and liaising with stakeholders and suppliers to craft robust design solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Mechanical design engineering experience in municipal water/wastewater treatment is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.
• Experience across all design stages from optioneering/FEED to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.
• Ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Developing mechanical design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
• Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory and industry standards.
• Participating in project review meetings, safety studies (HAZOP), etc.
• Consideration of project health and safety, quality, and environmental matters.
• Liaising with all key stakeholders for the projects.
• Liaising with equipment suppliers to develop design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance awareness

Project coordination

Multiple project handling

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

RSE Water is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our in‑house design team. You will drive mechanical design activities from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards across water and wastewater projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, engagement in safety studies, and liaising with stakeholders and suppliers to craft robust design solutions.