Senior Design Engineer - Oil And Gas

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead projects and mentor teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, experience in delivering complex designs, and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor. This position offers a salary of £45,000-£55,000 and a hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days from home).

Benefits

Early finish Fridays

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading engineering teams.
• Ability to deliver complex mechanical designs.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and product certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams with technical guidance.
• Approve drawings, bills of materials, and documentation.
• Act as technical authority for clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to product improvements and new designs.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Technical authority

Engineering calculations

Material selection

Design analysis

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Watton | £45k-£55k

Please note: We're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a mechanical engineering background to lead projects and mentor a team of engineers in the UK and India. You'll support complex heater design projects, provide technical authority, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions for clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical guidance and appraisals
• Approve drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation
• Take ownership of engineering calculations, material selection, and design analysis
• Act as technical authority internally and with clients
• Contribute to product improvements and new design solutions
• Ensure engineering best practices and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex mechanical designs
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor; knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD desirable
• Experience with engineering standards, product certification, and documentation

Why Join Us:

• Salary: £45,000-£55,000
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days from home post-probation)
• Early finish Fridays, company pension, sick pay, on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme