Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Reading to lead major water and wastewater design projects. You will be responsible for delivering detailed designs, supporting various engineering disciplines, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position offers a salary of £62,000–£65,000, hybrid working options, as well as extensive holiday and wellbeing benefits including private healthcare and life assurance.

Benefits

26 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays

Private healthcare options

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design within water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and coordinate with various teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Lead coordination on mechanically biased projects and support other disciplines.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventative actions.
• Provide mechanical expertise for surveys, feasibility studies, and cost modelling.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards.
• Support innovation and development of future technology.
• Contribute to strengthening internal engineering processes.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Innovation in technology

Job description

Job title : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector

Location : Reading

Hours : 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available)

Salary : £62,000–£65,000

A new opportunity has become available for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a key role within major water and wastewater programmes. This position will see you leading technically focused projects, supporting multidisciplinary design delivery, and ensuring that engineering outputs meet regulatory and performance standards.

You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions, undertake technical assurance, and provide guidance to teams across a range of assets and treatment processes.

First Off – What’s In It For You?

£62,000–£65,000 depending on experience

26 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays

Wellbeing and financial support benefits including private healthcare options, cycle to work, and life assurance

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design across water and wastewater infrastructure
• Lead coordination on mechanically biased projects and support other disciplines
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventative actions
• Provide mechanical expertise for surveys, feasibility studies, and cost modelling
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards
• Support innovation and development of future technology
• Contribute to strengthening internal engineering processes