Senior Mechanical Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver complex mechanical design solutions within highly regulated industries, including waste handling facilities. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on long-term frameworks and ensure safety, compliance and reliability in plant design.

Applicants should hold a degree in mechanical engineering and have extensive post-graduate experience in regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, aerospace or energy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; equivalent experience accepted.
• Extensive post‑graduate experience in highly regulated sectors (nuclear, defence, aerospace, pharma, energy).
• Strong background in design of mechanical equipment and bespoke systems; governance and safety standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop mechanical design solutions for complex waste management facilities.
• Support design of lifting systems, material handling equipment, and other mechanical plant in regulated environments.
• Develop storage, transfer and containment systems including tanks and vessels; contribute to safety assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience delivering complex mechanical design solutions within highly regulated industries?

Have you worked with mechanical handling equipment, bespoke mechanisms or waste handling systems where safety, compliance and reliability are critical?

Do you want to play a key role in a major long-term engineering programme supporting the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy supporting a major waste management and infrastructure programme within a highly regulated environment. This role offers the chance to contribute to complex, technically challenging projects while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams on long‑term frameworks.

We would also welcome applications from these industries

Nuclear, defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and oil & gas.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Handling Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Mechanical Engineer, Project Mechanical Engineer, Equipment Design Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, or Engineering Consultant.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Produce and develop mechanical design solutions for complex waste management and processing facilities.
• Support the specification and design of lifting systems, material handling equipment and other mechanical plant used within regulated environments.
• Contribute to the development of storage, transfer and containment systems, including tanks, vessels and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Prepare early‑stage engineering concepts, design studies and mechanical handling strategies to support safety assessments and design reviews.
• Provide technical input into the design of utility diversions, specialised access systems and engineered structures associated with major project delivery.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or possess equivalent experience.
• Extensive post‑graduate engineering experience gained within a highly regulated sector such as nuclear, defence, pharmaceutical, aerospace or energy.
• Strong background in the design and development of mechanical equipment, bespoke engineered systems or complex mechanical mechanisms.
• Good understanding of engineering governance, quality requirements, safety standards and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Commercially aware, self‑motivated and capable of delivering high‑quality engineering solutions within programme and budget constraints.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.