Senior Design Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build contractor in the UK is hiring Senior Design Engineers specializing in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil disciplines. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will lead high-quality engineering designs and mentor junior staff while working on major water and wastewater projects that positively impact the community. Join a well-established organization committed to professional development and environmental responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Paid professional membership

Fast-track chartership support

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in appropriate engineering discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience in the UK water or wastewater sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review engineering designs.
• Produce technical specifications and documentation.
• Review supplier tender bids.
• Ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process or Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Senior Design Engineers – Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Civil 🚨

📍 Manchester | 💧 Water & Wastewater Infrastructure 📄 Permanent | Full-Time

I’m currently working with a leading UK design and build contractor within the water sector to recruit Senior Design Engineers across Electrical, Mechanical, Process and Civil disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, high-performing organisation delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes that make a genuine impact on the environment and local communities.

🌟 What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, with buy / sell options
• Private medical, life assurance, critical illness, and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid professional institution membership
• Structured development and fast-track support toward chartership

🔧 The Role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role across the full project lifecycle — from concept and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, you’ll lead technical delivery within your discipline while collaborating closely with others.

Responsibilities include

• Leading and reviewing high-quality engineering designs within your discipline
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and procurement documentation
<>Reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions
• Ensuring compliance with industry, client, quality, and safety standards
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and engineer-level colleagues
• Building strong working relationships across project teams and supply chains

🎓 What I’m Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Process or Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or actively working towards chartership
• Experience within the UK water or wastewater sector (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
• A methodical mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Design Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included