Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering major water and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will lead mechanical design from concept through to construction support, ensuring regulatory, safety and commercial requirements are met.

This role requires delivering high-quality designs, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required or essential.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working toward it is desirable.
• Significant experience in mechanical design for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review mechanical design deliverables to project requirements and standards.
• Act as technical checker ensuring QA and compliance of outputs.
• Develop cost-effective solutions balancing capex and opex.
• Ensure designs are safe, buildable and meet operational needs.
• Integrate mechanical designs with civil, electrical and process disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments and client meetings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Infrastructure projects

Regulatory compliance

Pumping systems

Treatment plant equipment

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Grangemouth (Hybrid / Flexible)
Sector: Water / Infrastructure
Employer: Leading Tier 1 Contractor

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team within a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a key technical position, responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and construction support. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring designs meet regulatory, safety, and commercial requirements while contributing to multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review mechanical design deliverables in line with project requirements and industry standards


• Act as a technical checker, ensuring quality assurance and compliance of design outputs


• Develop efficient, cost-effective solutions balancing capital and operational expenditure


• Ensure designs are safe, buildable, and aligned with operational requirements


• Integrate mechanical designs with other disciplines (civil, electrical, process, etc.)


• Collaborate closely with Design Managers, Principal Engineers, and project teams


• Provide technical support for:Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and client meetingsContribute to maintaining robust design governance and quality procedures
  
  
  
  • Procurement and supply chain activities
  
  
  • Construction and site delivery phases
  
  
  
  


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and graduate engineers


• Support team development and progression toward professional accreditation (e.g., IMechE, ICE)


• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the discipline


• Ensure designs comply with:Support design assurance processes and regulatory compliance across projects
  
  
  
  • Relevant H&S legislation and CDM regulations
  
  
  • Industry standards and best practices
  
  
  • Internal quality management systems
  
  
  
  

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)


• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable


• Significant experience in mechanical design within infrastructure projects


• Background in water and/or wastewater sectors preferred


• Experience working in a contracting or consultancy environment


• Strong track record of delivering designs within multi-disciplinary teams


• Strong understanding of mechanical systems relevant to infrastructure (e.g., pumping systems, treatment plant equipment, pipework)


• Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and H&S requirements


• Experience reviewing subcontractor or supplier design documentation


• Commercial awareness and ability to consider whole-life cost impacts

If you re a motivated mechanical design engineer looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to complex infrastructure projects, we d love to hear from you