Senior Mechanical Designer

Veolia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Greater London. You will manage a design team and oversee technical drawings for the District Heating division. Candidates should have experience in District heating design and be proficient in AutoCAD. The role offers a competitive salary package, ongoing development opportunities, and a supportive working environment with a hybrid model.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Refer an Engineer bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on retailers

Support resources for health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in District Heating Design and management.
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and Civils 3D preferred.
• Track record of delivering designs from RIBA stages 2 to 6.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team and manage technical drawings.
• Collaborate with operations and project managers on design status.
• Engage with clients to refine designs and gather feedback.

Skills

District heating design

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Communication

Tools

Autodesk products

Job description

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 help us 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.