Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, with 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong knowledge of CAD software. This hybrid role offers the chance to work collaboratively with engineering teams to enhance project outcomes while meeting industry standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably in water/wastewater industries.
• Experience in designing mechanical systems for water treatment plants.
• Professional certification or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for water/wastewater treatment plants, including pumps and filtration systems.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs, including calculations and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D Modelling

CAD Software

Technical Specifications

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Client:

Anderselite LTD

Location:

Cookstown (Hybrid)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.07.2025

Expiry Date:

24.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Utilities/ Civil Engineering - Cookstown (Hybrid) - Up to £60,000 salary

As part of the Design Team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects.

This role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work arrangement of 2-3 days in the office.

The engineer will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure mechanical components are integrated into the overall project design, meet industry and regulatory standards, and enhance water treatment processes' efficiency and reliability.

Role and Duties

• Design mechanical systems and equipment for water and wastewater treatment plants, including pumps, pipelines, valves, filtration systems, and other mechanical infrastructure.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs, including 3D models, schedules, calculations, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with industry regulations, technical standards, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Civil, EICA, and process engineers for full integration of mechanical systems.
• Produce and review mechanical design documentation, including reports, specifications, calculations, and equipment schedules.
• Provide technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning stages, ensuring proper installation and operation of mechanical systems.
• Assist in evaluating vendor proposals and selecting suitable mechanical equipment.
• Conduct technical reviews of mechanical designs for accuracy and functionality.
• Participate in design risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential challenges.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably in water or wastewater industries.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for water treatment plants.
• Understanding of procurement, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling and CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Master's degree (desirable).
• Professional certification or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (desirable).