Senior Design Engineer - Oil and Gas in Watton, Norfolk

Energy Jobline CVL; Watton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Watton. This role involves leading engineering teams, approve project documentation, and ensuring best practices in design solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in complex mechanical designs. The position offers a salary of £45,000–£55,000 with hybrid working and additional benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days from home)

Early finish Fridays

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex mechanical designs.
• Experience with engineering standards, product certification, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leading engineering teams

Mechanical design

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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

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