Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support MEICA projects in the UK water industry. The role offers a competitive rate of GBP45–GBP50/hour, with hybrid working from Greater Manchester. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in mechanical design and experience with relevant tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This opportunity emphasizes safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' mechanical design experience in the UK water industry.
• Experience in clean water and wastewater mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements.
• Produce mechanical design calculations and general arrangement drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers to prepare specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Results-driven

Education

Graduate or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Salary / Rate: GBP45–GBP50 /hour Outside IR35

Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid working)

Our client is a reputable Design & Build Contractor looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help support the Detailed Design phase of multiple MEICA projects on major UK water frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements
• Produce mechanical design calculations and general arrangement drawings for the UK water industry
• Direct and support CAD technicians and junior designers
• Prepare scopes of work for and check the output of subcontract M&E design teams
• Liaise with suppliers, prepare mechanical equipment specifications (e.g., pumps, pipework, valves), and review technical submissions
• Conduct design investigations and produce technical reports and mechanical specifications
• Ensure design work is compliant with WRAS, WIMES, and other industry technical standards
• Implement and record any design changes through the project lifecycle
• Estimate hours and resources required for mechanical design packages
• Attend and present at meetings and design reviews as required

Qualifications

• Graduate, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' mechanical design experience in the UK water industry
• Strong working knowledge of relevant mechanical design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SolidWorks)
• Experience in clean water and wastewater mechanical systems (infrastructure and non–infrastructure)
• Strong technical knowledge of pumping stations, chemical dosing systems, HVAC, pipework systems, and equipment layouts
• Registered with a professional body (e.g., IMechE) and working towards chartership if not already chartered
• Strong communication and problem–solving skills
• Results–driven with a commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement

Reach out to Charlie TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your mechanical engineering career.

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