Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Morson Talent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team. The role involves working on significant infrastructure projects, ensuring designs meet performance and environmental standards, and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and a leading pension plan.

Benefits

28 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme with double matched contributions

Access to electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in design of infrastructure or treatment assets.
• Chartered status or working towards (e.g., IMechE).

Responsibilities

• Developing mechanical designs from initial concept to detailed design.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers within the discipline.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement across mechanical design standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mechanical Design Tools

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Infrastructure Projects

Are you an experienced mechanical design engineer looking to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that have a real-world impact?

Our client are a major UK organisation delivering essential services to millions of people every day. With a significant pipeline of projects focused on improving treatment facilities, infrastructure resilience, and environmental performance, they're expanding their in-house engineering capabilities and seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the growing design team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of design across a broad range of infrastructure and treatment projects. You’ll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver mechanical engineering solutions that are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with regulatory and operational standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing mechanical designs from initial concept through to detailed design
• Ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and environmental requirements
• Supporting project delivery teams with technical input across planning and execution stages
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers within the discipline
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement across mechanical design standards
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a forward-thinking, practical engineer with a collaborative mindset and a strong foundation in mechanical design. You’ll also bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Chartered status or working towards (e.g., IMechE)
• Demonstrable experience in the design of infrastructure or treatment assets (e.g., pumping stations, process plant)
• Knowledge of mechanical design tools and relevant industry standards
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and excellent communication skills

What’s In It For You?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of vital infrastructure services across the UK. You’ll benefit from:

• 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• An annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250 (subject to performance)
• A leading pension scheme with double matched contributions (up to 15%)
• Access to an electric vehicle scheme and retail discounts
• Family-friendly policies and two paid volunteering days per year

Be part of something bigger.

Apply now and help deliver sustainable engineering solutions that make a difference.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services, Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, and Utilities

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