Mechanical Design Lead

SRG (United Kingdom); Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design projects and guide a growing team across water and wastewater infrastructure from concept to delivery.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, ensure compliance with standards, and drive continuous improvement in the design function.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in mechanical design, ideally in water projects.
• Proven leadership of design teams and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics and plant layout.
• Proficient with design tools, modelling software and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams delivering mechanical designs for water/wastewater projects.
• Manage full design lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design, implementation, and handover.
• Act as main technical contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee and approve mechanical layouts, equipment specs, and P&IDs.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulations and internal quality.
• Mentor and support engineers, contributing to capability development.
• Work with senior management on resource planning and performance management.
• Promote innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement within design.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Hydraulics

Process layout

Client coordination

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Level 8/9 degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Modelling software

Engineering calculations

Job description

About the Role

An engineering organisation in the water sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design projects and guide a growing team. This role spans concept design through delivery, ensuring high-quality solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams delivering mechanical designs for water/wastewater projects
• Manage full design lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design, implementation, and handover
• Act as main technical contact for clients and project stakeholders
• Oversee and approve mechanical layouts, equipment specifications, and P&IDs
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements
• Mentor and support engineers, contributing to capability development across the team
• Work with senior management on resource planning and performance management
• Promote innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement within the design function

Skills & Experience

• Level 8/9 degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years' experience in mechanical design, ideally within the water sector
• Proven leadership experience managing design teams and project delivery
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and process plant layout
• Proficiency with design tools, modelling software, and engineering calculations
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs
• Practical site exposure advantageous