Senior Mechanical Designer

Veolia; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead and nurture a design team. The role includes creating technical drawings for district heating and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in heating design, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, along with a commitment to professional development and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

£1000 referral bonus for engineers

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in District heating design.
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
• Track record of delivering designs on programmes from RIBA 2 to RIBA 6.

Responsibilities

• Advise junior team members on designs and IT programmes.
• Review drawings from clients or consultants.
• Regularly update operations and project managers.
• Report urgent design matters to the Head of District Heating Operations.
• Meet with clients to discuss their needs and progress.
• Incorporate feedback and adjust designs for site constraints.
• Complete designs with minimal waste and use local suppliers.

Skills

District heating design

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Technical drawing

Tools

Autodesk products

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Up to £60,000 with a total package up to £76,500 (Pension, Bonus, Car/Car Allowance)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: London, hybrid working with some travel to customer sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

This Senior Mechanical Designer would be perfect for someone looking to take the next career step into a more senior role.

As the Senior Mechanical Designer, you will have the opportunity to nurture and develop a talented design team while driving exceptional results. You'll be responsible for the technical drawings and designs for the District Heating division.

Through daily and weekly touchpoints, the Senior Mechanical Designer will maintain close collaboration with the team, staying connected to project progress and fostering open communication. Your strategic planning skills will be essential in ensuring all design deadlines are successfully met, while your leadership approach will focus on maximizing each team member's potential and creating an environment where creativity and productivity thrive.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Advise the junior members of the team and provide technical advice on the designs as well as specialist IT programmes used to create them (Autodesk products).
• Take drawings from clients or consultants and review for acceptance or comment.
• Regularly contact operations managers and project managers to update on the status of design.
• Report to Head of District Heating Operations to update on any urgent matters relating to designs and construction.
• Regularly meet with clients to discuss what their needs are.
• Keep them up to date with progress on designs.
• Take feedback on board and adjust any designs to suit changing requirements due to site constraints or time restrictions etc.
• Designs are to be completed to incorporate minimum waste.
• Designs to include local suppliers for materials where possible.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in District heating Design, AutoCAD.
• Similar Roles in District Heating design management.
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and preferably Civils 3D.
• Knowledge of CP1 and other relevant regulations.
• Track record of delivering designs on programmes from RIBA 2 to RIBA 6.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.