Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

RSE; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean water technology company seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design projects. The role involves overseeing projects from inception to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications while focusing on innovative low-carbon solutions. Join RSE for a rewarding career that supports growth in the water industry.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary based on experience

Flexible career development pathways

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday allowance of 31 days

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Professional fees paid

Employee discount platform

EV/Hybrid car lease scheme

Access to health professionals

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary design team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards.
• Develop design deliverables and prepare work scope estimates.

Skills

Multidisciplinary Design Team Experience

Design Management

Project Coordination

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Asset Management & Technical Services business platform is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a permanent basis. You will be part of our in-house, multidisciplinary design team, taking a leading role in projects from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.

Some Of Your Key Duties Include

1. Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
2. Ensure compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards.
3. Develop design deliverables.
4. Complete checking and approval processes.
5. Arrange procurement of goods and services.
6. Prepare work scope estimates and quotations.
7. Assemble contract works information documents.
8. Consider project health and safety, quality, and environmental matters.
9. Liaise with all key stakeholders for the projects.
10. Implement project change control and programme requirements.
11. Take responsibility as Design Lead on allocated projects.

What Do You Need?

1. Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
2. Experience working in a multidisciplinary design team.
3. Experience at all design stages is highly desirable.
4. Design management experience is highly desirable.
5. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
6. Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector by delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services across the UK. RSE offers offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the UK’s most prominent MEICA engineering businesses, with full in-house capabilities from project inception to design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and commissioning. We also have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams to support our clients’ needs.

Our services include industry-leading innovative solutions, and our dedicated staff are key to achieving our sustainability and business goals. With over 2000 staff, we aim to grow further by expanding our operations and diversifying our products. We emphasize servant leadership and encourage entrepreneurial career development.

What RSE Offers

• Industry-leading salary based on experience.
• Flexible career development pathways.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days, increasing to 33 days after 2 years.
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV/Hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to health professionals, including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

If you are interested in a career with a company that values your skills and supports your growth in the water industry, apply now.