Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

RSE; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in water treatment solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee design projects across England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design engineering, particularly within municipal water/wastewater sectors. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations and managing design deliverables. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including flexible career development options.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Company car allowance

31 days holiday allowance

Flexible career development path

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Discount Platform

Access to health professionals

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design engineering within municipal water/wastewater is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary design team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implantation.
• Ensure compliance with Client specifications and current regulatory standards.
• Develop design deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering experience

Process engineering experience

Multidiscipline design team experience

Design management experience

Programme/financial management experience

Plant commissioning

Chartered engineer status

Job description

What Are We Looking For

Available office locations - Dewsbury, Warrington, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, West Thurrock, Kent.

Our in‑house design team is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Asset Management platform and assist in the delivery of water treatment solutions across England. You will take on a key role in aspects of projects from scoping and detailed design right through to implementation, ensuring compliance with Client Specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low‑carbon solutions.

Key Duties

• Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implantation.
• Ensure compliance with Client specification and current regulatory standards.
• Develop design deliverables.
• Complete checking and approval processes.
• Arrange procurement of goods and services.
• Prepare work scope estimates/quotations.
• Assemble contract works information documents.
• Consider project health and safety, quality and environmental matters.
• Liaise with all key stakeholders for the projects.
• Implement project change control and programme requirements.

Required Experience

• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in process engineering or a similar industry environment.
• Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.
• Design management experience is highly desirable.
• Programme/financial management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As‑Built is highly desirable.
• Experience of plant commissioning and/or plant operation is preferable.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferable.
• Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in‑house full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery. In addition to this, we also have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re always on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 2000 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products with lofty ambitions to continue to grow our capabilities. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

Benefits

• Industry leading salary
• Company car allowance
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Car allowance
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.