Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Projective Ltd; Fleet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex utilities and process engineering projects for top manufacturers. Responsibilities include designing utility systems, mentoring engineers, and driving project delivery. Candidates should possess a Chartered Engineer status and a degree in relevant engineering fields. The role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, while contributing to sustainable engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme with contributions

25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a recognised institution.
• Senior technical experience within manufacturing or consultancy environments.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and utilities engineering projects.
• Design and implement utility systems.
• Mentor and develop engineers.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Project leadership

Client-focused communication

Analytical capability

Strong IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

About Projective

Projective is a global engineering consultancy specialising in utilities and facilities engineering, design, and project delivery. We work with some of the world’s most recognised manufacturers across sectors including Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, and FMCG.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Chartered), you will act as a technical authority delivering complex utilities and process engineering projects for global manufacturing clients. You will partner directly with clients from concept through detailed design, while providing leadership, oversight, and technical sign-off for engineering outputs. This is a pivotal, client‑facing role combining deep technical expertise with mentoring and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and utilities engineering projects from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Act as principal engineer and technical partner for clients across manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Design, model and implement new and modified utility systems and pipework.
• Provide technical expertise in heat recovery, heat pumps, chillers, HVAC and wider utility technologies.
• Support process design, including preparation and checking of flowsheets, PFDs and P&IDs.
• Deliver sustainability and decarbonisation projects using holistic analysis of existing processes.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations (e.g. PRVs, control valves, line sizing).
• Review, approve and sign off engineering work produced by other engineers.
• Mentor and develop engineers, driving continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Uphold engineering standards, BMS compliance and best practice.

Experience & Skills

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution.
• Degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering (MEng preferred).
• Senior technical experience within manufacturing, utilities, or engineering consultancy environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of industrial utilities including:
• Boilers and steam systems
• Refrigeration and cooling systems
• Compressed air and water treatment
• HVAC and process utilities
• Proven leadership, mentoring and technical sign-off experience.
• Strong analytical capability with experience sizing process and utility equipment.
• High level of IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Project, Visio) with strong Excel skills.
• Client-focused, commercially aware and confident communicator.
• Proactive, accountable and delivery‑driven mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Pension scheme with company contributions.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• The opportunity to work within a growing, global engineering consultancy supporting high-profile clients.

Our Values

At Projective, strong relationships and engineering excellence underpin everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-performing, compliant, and sustainable solutions for our clients and are looking for individuals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery.