Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water/Wastewater

RSE Water; Dalgety Bay; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salary

Company car allowance

Holiday allowance and pension

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its in-house multidisciplinary design team in the UK. The role focuses on leading mechanical design across projects from scoping through to construction support, with a strong emphasis on low carbon solutions.

The successful candidate will bring Chartered status, design management experience, and the ability to lead multiple projects, while ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferrable.
• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater treatment sector.
• Design management/lead experience.
• Programme/financial management experience.
• Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.
• Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Leading the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams.
• Providing technical guidance on Mechanical matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Line management and development of mechanical engineers within your team
• Taking the lead on the development of Mechanical design deliverables by you and your team.
• Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of Mechanical Engineering talent.
• Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory and industry standards.

Job description

RSE is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join its in-house multidisciplinary design team in the UK. The role focuses on leading mechanical design across projects from scoping through to construction support, with a strong emphasis on low carbon solutions.

The successful candidate will bring Chartered status, design management experience, and the ability to lead multiple projects, while ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards.