Senior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Bristol team. The role involves leading a design team, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. Candidates should have Chartered Mechanical Engineer status and significant design experience. This position offers the chance to work on iconic projects and be part of an inclusive environment focused on innovation and career growth.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Active employee networks for diversity and sustainability

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status required.
• Experience in design delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment like pumps and chemical dosing plant.
• Understanding of UK design standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering high-quality technical design.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work.
• Manage budgets, programmes, and project milestones.
• Collaborate for integrated solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and safety standards.

Skills

Chartered Mechanical Engineer status

Strong experience in design delivery

Technical knowledge of mechanical equipment

Thorough understanding of UK design standards

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Bristol | Permanent, Full-time
(Global Engineering Consultancy - Infrastructure & Energy Projects)
Are you ready to shape the future of our cities and environments?
My client is a world-leading, multidisciplinary consultancy that partners with governments, developers, and industry to deliver transformational programmes across the UK and internationally. They're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Bristol team and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects.
This is an opportunity to work across water, aviation, defence, energy, cities & development, and education sectors, contributing to iconic projects both in the UK and abroad. You'll be part of an inclusive team where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the forefront.
The Role

• Lead and manage a team delivering high-quality technical design work in line with UK design standards and codes.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Take responsibility for budgets, programmes, and key project milestones.
• Collaborate with teams across the UK and overseas to provide integrated solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and safety standards.

What You'll Bring

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status.
• Strong experience in design delivery, ideally within multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical equipment (pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing plant).
• Thorough understanding of UK design standards, legislation, CDM and ATEX.

Why Join?
This consultancy has been consistently recognised as one of the UK's best employers, celebrated for its commitment to career progression, inclusivity, and work-life balance. Their Infrastructure team is at the forefront of engineering innovation, net-zero initiatives, and community impact projects.
You'll benefit from:

• The chance to work on industry-defining projects.
• A collaborative environment where your voice is heard.
• Active employee networks and programmes supporting diversity, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Long-term career opportunities within a global business.

Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential chat!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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