Mechanical Engineer

iO Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure design firm in Manchester is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of mechanical design experience in the UK water industry and possess strong technical knowledge. The role involves delivering design solutions and leading design teams, with both contract and permanent options available. This opportunity offers hybrid working arrangements and a chance to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' mechanical design experience within the UK water industry.
• Professional registration or working towards chartership.
• Strong technical knowledge including hydraulic design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality design solutions.
• Lead and support design teams by guiding CAD technicians.
• Review subcontractor outputs and manage project design changes.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Chartered Engineer status

Technical knowledge in hydraulic design

Understanding of engineering drawing practices

Job description

Overview

Manchester - Hybrid (3 days in a week on-site)

Open for Contract & Perm

Contract - up to £350 per day OUTSIDE IR35

Perm - up to £55K per annum

Mechanical Design Engineer is required for a leading infrastructure design and engineering firm specialising in rail electrification, civil works, and water sector solutions, delivering projects from concept through detailed design. They provide excellence in both design & build, working in operational networks and constrained environments.

Required Skills or Qualification

• Minimum 5 years' mechanical design experience within the UK water industry.
• Professional registration (or working towards chartership), with Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge, including hydraulic design, UMON schemes, wastewater and clean water (infrastructure and non-infrastructure).
• Solid understanding of IT, engineering drawing practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality design solutions, including calculations, drawings, reports.
• Lead and support design teams by guiding CAD technicians.
• Reviewing subcontractor outputs, and managing project design changes.
• Reviewing tenders, and conducting design investigations.
• Contribute to project planning by estimating design hours, presenting at meetings, and delivering design presentations.

If you're looking to contribute to innovative, high-impact projects and grow professionally in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation, this is your opportunity.

P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.