Mechanical Design & Project Engineer

TADEK; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible and agile working

Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme

BUPA Health Insurance

Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’

Quarterly social gatherings

Investment in training and development

Office & Offshore Working Experiences

Job summary

An offshore engineering consultancy based in Woking is seeking a Mechanical Design & Project Engineer. The role involves designing offshore equipment and contributing to engineering projects. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Skills in CAD software like SolidWorks and communication abilities are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, health insurance, and commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in engineering roles.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) is required.
• Experience with structural analysis (FEA and/or hand calculations).

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models and detailed fabrication drawings.
• Design offshore equipment and develop engineering concepts.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare calculation reports.
• Support engineering scopes across various project phases.

Skills

3D CAD modelling and fabrication drawing capability

Structural behaviour understanding

FEA experience

Technical reporting

Good communication

Task management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Founded in 2010, Tadek is an offshore engineering consultancy built around curious, capable people who enjoy tackling hard problems together. We bring together naval architects, analysts, engineers and project specialists who work collaboratively to deliver technically robust, practical solutions — informed by real offshore experience and a shared commitment to doing the job properly.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Design & Project Engineer at Tadek, you’ll support the delivery of engineering work across offshore and marine projects — contributing to both technical design and project execution. Working across concept, detailed design, fabrication and installation, you’ll develop designs for offshore equipment while building project engineering capability.

This role is suited to engineers with 2–5 years’ experience looking to grow into well‑rounded engineers with increasing responsibility. You’ll gain exposure to full project lifecycles, client interaction and offshore operations, while working within a collaborative team focused on practical, high‑quality engineering delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models and detailed fabrication drawings
• Design offshore equipment (such as lifting frames, grillages, seafastening and cable handling systems)
• Develop engineering concepts through to detailed design packages
• Perform structural analysis using FEA and supporting hand calculations
• Prepare calculation reports and technical design justifications
• Support delivery of engineering scopes across design, fabrication and installation phases
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and fabricators to support project executionAssist with mobilisation, offshore installation and site activities
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and deliverables
• Contribute to design reviews and support internal project coordination

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 2–5 years’ experience
• Experience with CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD)
• Experience with structural analysis (FEA and/or hand calculations)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Skills

• Strong 3D CAD modelling and fabrication drawing capability
• Solid understanding of structural behaviour and mechanical design principles
• Experience with FEA and validation using hand calculations
• Clear, concise technical reporting and documentation
• Good communication across teams, clients and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Attributes

• Proactive and detail‑oriented with a focus on quality
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline‑driven environment
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Practical, solution‑focused mindset
• Location: Woking, Surrey (office base with hybrid/remote flexibility)
• Hours: Full‑time (40 hours/week). Additional hours may be required during project execution phases.
• Travel: International travel including offshore/off‑site locations may be required.
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

We look after our team, so from day one you can expect:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Flexible and agile working
• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• BUPA Health Insurance
• Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’
• Quarterly social gatherings and team building
• Investment in training and development
• Office & Offshore Working Experiences

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.