Principal/ Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Anderselite; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the UK. This role involves providing technical direction for projects in the water sector, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have strong leadership skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and various benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension contribution scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within the water sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior engineers.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Review design deliverables for quality and compliance with standards.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in projects.

Skills

Leadership

CAD software proficiency

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Innovation in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead/ Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based at our regional office with hybrid working available on a permanent or freelance basis.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We're looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer's expectations will come under greater scrutiny. We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering and are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support help us deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non‑infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimized for efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within Alliance.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.

Role Accountabilities

• Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
• Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.

Health & Safety

• Ensure designs adhere to statutory and industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
• Offer alternative solutions to enhance health and safety compliance and minimize whole‑life costs.
• Manage knowledge sharing and contribute to lessons learned initiatives.

Transformation

• Embrace digital technologies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
• Support efforts to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to foster continuous improvement.

Delivery

Give guidance and direction to ensure the project designs are affordable, delivered on time, are sustainable and meet project obligations.

About The Candidate

You will need to hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field to be successful in this role, and have proven experience in mechanical engineering, (preferably within the water sector). You have strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in‑depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills. You'll be comfortable making decisions (based on sound judgement) and be able to assess the impacts – seeking views of others in a collaborative fashion. You'll conduct your work with integrity – respecting others delivering on time.

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc