Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gold Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its design team in Peterborough. The role involves leading mechanical design on large-scale infrastructure projects, requiring 8-10 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Benefits include a salary of £50,000 to £75,000, a travel allowance, and opportunities for career progression. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Travel allowance of £5,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount programmes

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of senior mechanical design experience.
• Experience in delivering mechanical designs within complex engineering environments.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical design layouts that are practical and economical.
• Coordinate design with stakeholders for integrated solutions.
• Monitor design work against health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with mechanical design software

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mechanical design software

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Location: Peterborough. Salary: £50,000 to £75,000 + car & package. A major engineering contractor is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its established design team. This role is positioned on large-scale infrastructure projects with significant long-term impact. It offers scope to lead design delivery on high-value schemes while working in a hybrid capacity from their project office in Peterborough.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical design layouts that are practical, economical, and contract-compliant.
• Coordinate design with internal and external stakeholders to achieve integrated solutions.
• Provide design input, estimates, and technical feedback for bids and proposals.
• Apply and develop standard practices, processes, and procedures to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Monitor design work against health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Present technical proposals with confidence and authority.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with extensive mechanical design experience (8-10 years at senior level).
• Proven track record in delivering mechanical designs within complex engineering environments.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with the capacity to manage multiple data sources.
• Clear, confident communicator with experience presenting technical proposals.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software and digital tools.

Desirable

• Previous experience on large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and influencing design culture.

Benefits and Career Development

• £50,000 to £75,000 starting salary
• Travel allowance of £5,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee discount programmes
• Defined career progression opportunities within a national engineering contractor

If you’re a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience of working within the UK’s infrastructure or utilities sector and keen to secure a new challenge with an industry leading name, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today for a confidential discussion.

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