Mechanical Engineer

ESL UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Free fruit in the office

Monthly team brunches

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will manage the full design lifecycle for water sector projects, focusing on delivering compliant solutions and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates should have around 5 years of mechanical design experience, a relevant degree, and be working towards chartership. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and several professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water industry.
• Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership.
• Strong IT and digital design capability.

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables that meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare mechanical design calculations and documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and prepare technical specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design capability

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

Degree, HND or significant practical experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the water sector.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a solid foundation in mechanical design who is looking to develop their technical expertise, take ownership of design packages and progress toward chartership.

You will be involved in the full design lifecycle — from developing solutions and producing calculations through to coordinating with suppliers and supporting project delivery.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the delivery of engineering design across a range of water and wastewater projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Preparing mechanical design calculations, drawings and technical documentation
• Identifying and developing efficient and practical design solutions
• Directing and supporting CAD technicians
• Preparing scopes for and reviewing outputs from subcontract M&E design teams
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers, including preparing technical specifications and reviewing tender submissions
• Producing design investigations, reports and specifications
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant technical standards, professional guidance and company procedures
• Ensuring project design changes are properly implemented and recorded
• Estimating design hours and supporting project planning
• Attending and contributing to design meetings and presentations

About You

If you’re a motivated mechanical engineer with experience in the water sector and a desire to develop your technical and professional capability, we’d love to hear from you.

It’s essential that you have:

• Around 5 years’ mechanical design experience within the UK water industry
• Degree, HND or significant practical experience from technician level progression
• Strong IT and digital design capability
• Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership

It’s desirable for you to have:

• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in hydraulic design
• Experience working on UMON schemes
• Experience across clean water and wastewater, infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
• Awareness of construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices

Your key skills should include:

• Strong mechanical engineering design capability
• Good problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive and results-focused approach
• Motivation to develop professionally and achieve chartership

Location & Working Arrangements

Our team is ideally based from our Manchester office, and we encourage regular collaboration in person where possible. However, we recognise that flexibility is important and are open to hybrid or remote working arrangements for the right candidate.

Our office is located close to Old Trafford, with free on-site parking and strong transport links including bus and tram stops within a 10-minute walk. The surrounding area offers a range of cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops.

The building provides free access to a fully equipped gym, along with showers, changing facilities, hairdryers, towels and toiletries, making it easy to fit exercise around the working day.

Benefits & Development

We offer an environment where engineers can build their skills and progress their careers.

• 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional annual leave after two years’ service
• Option to purchase additional annual leave days
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free fruit in the office
• Monthly team brunches and quarterly social events
• Regular lunch-and-learn sessions with industry specialists for CPD
• Chartership mentoring and support

Contract roles may also be available outside IR35.