Senior Mechanical Engineer

ESL UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Chartership mentoring and support

Cycle to Work scheme

Free fruit in the office

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you'll lead mechanical design delivery for various water sector projects, ensuring high-quality engineering design. The ideal candidate will have around 10 years of mechanical design experience, strong hydraulic design skills, and a relevant degree. The office offers free parking and other perks, and there are flexible hybrid working arrangements available. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years' mechanical design experience within the water industry.
• Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary design environments.

Responsibilities

• Producing design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing mechanical design calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Leading the development of efficient and buildable design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Hydraulic design

Good IT and digital design capability

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the water sector.

This role is ideal for a mechanically biased engineer who is confident leading design packages, developing practical engineering solutions and supporting the growth of junior engineers.

You will take ownership of mechanical design delivery across projects, working closely with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to ensure solutions are safe, efficient, and fully integrated.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering design across water and wastewater projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Preparing mechanical design calculations, drawings and technical documentation
• Leading the development of efficient and buildable design solutions
• Directing and mentoring CAD technicians, junior engineers and graduates
• Preparing scopes for, and reviewing outputs from, subcontract M&E design teams
• Liaising with equipment suppliers and manufacturers to support design development
• Producing design investigations, reports and specifications
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, professional guidance and company procedures
• Managing and recording design changes within project documentation
• Estimating design hours and supporting project planning
• Attending and presenting at design reviews and project meetings

About You

We are looking for a capable and motivated mechanical engineer with strong experience in the water sector and a desire to continue developing both technically and professionally.

It’s essential that you have:

• Around 10 years’ mechanical design experience within the water industry
• Strong experience in hydraulic design
• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Good IT and digital design capability
• Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership
• Understanding of multidisciplinary design environments

It’s desirable that you have:

• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience or awareness of electrical and control systems
• Experience across clean water and wastewater projects
• Awareness of construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices

Why Join Us?

We are a growing engineering consultancy where engineers have the opportunity to take ownership of their work, influence project outcomes and develop their careers.

In this role, you will:

• Lead mechanical design delivery on projects
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support the development of junior engineers
• Build experience toward Principal / Associate level roles

Our Manchester office offers free parking, excellent transport links and access to a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, alongside a collaborative and supportive working environment.

We also offer:

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Chartership mentoring and support
• Regular CPD sessions and industry‑led learning
• Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials
• Cycle to Work scheme and free fruit in the office

We are primarily office‑based but offer flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Contract positions may be outside IR35.

If you are a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and supportive team, we would be pleased to hear from you.