Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Large Structures

Connected Search Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment partner is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will lead mechanical design on large bespoke structures, requiring a strong background in cranes and lifting systems. The position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and enhanced pension. Excellent CAD skills and collaborative communication are essential.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday buy scheme

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in mechanical design of cranes, lifting systems, or large machinery.
• High proficiency for stress and structural calculations.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, CE/UKCA compliance, and design risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across complex, bespoke, large-scale moving structures.
• Produce and review detailed engineering calculations.
• Design and validate large fabricated components.
• Approve 3D models and 2D drawings for compliance.

Skills

Mechanical design of cranes

Stress and structural calculations

CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Collaborative communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Large Structures

Permanent | Sheffield

Flexible start and finish times | Hybrid working options

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service); Holiday buy scheme; Enhanced pension and life insurance

The Role

• Lead mechanical design across complex, bespoke, large-scale moving structures
• Produce and review detailed engineering calculations to verify and substantiate designs
• Design and validate large fabricated components including box girders, linkages and assemblies
• Approve 3D models, 2D drawings and documentation to ensure CE/UKCA compliance
• Work closely with systems, controls and EC&I teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical support through manufacture, installation and commissioning

About You

• Proven background in mechanical design of cranes, lifting systems or large machinery
• High proficiency for stress and structural calculations
• Skilled with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor and familiar with drawing standards
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, CE/UKCA compliance and design risk assessment
• Strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines and with clients
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered or working towards is ideal)

This role is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK