Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Contractor: Leading Contractor in the Construction Industry Location: Flexible across the UK Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements available Reports To: Principal Engineer Division: Engineering Design Team Client Overview: We are proud to partner with a leading organisation that delivers important projects in various sectors, including infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. This client values quality and teamwork, creating a supportive environment for your career growth. The Opportunity: Are you ready to advance your engineering career? Our client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Design Team. This role offers the chance to work on key projects in the water and wastewater sector, where your skills will have a meaningful impact. Key Accountabilities: Ensure all design outputs meet technical standards and quality, acting as the main checker for quality control. Identify effective solutions and designs that balance costs. Work with the Principal Designer Lead to ensure compliance with CDM regulations. Design for safe construction and operation, collaborating with project delivery teams. Support staff development towards professional accreditation (e.g., ICE, IET, IMechE, IChemE). Competency Requirements: Experience in a contracting or consulting environment with strong commercial awareness. Knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering design in the water sector. Over 7 years of experience in the Municipal Water and Wastewater Industries, working with various clients. Ability to review subcontractor documentation. Familiarity with current health and safety legislation and British Standards. Experience with QA and H&S procedures. Technical/Professional Expertise and Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Chartered membership of a recognised professional engineering body is preferred. What Our Client Offers: Our client has a strong project pipeline, allowing you to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects. They provide a competitive salary and benefits package, generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, and a comprehensive pension plan. Competitive Salary & Remuneration Package Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays. A wide range of corporate discounts. Cycle to Work schemes. A comprehensive pension plan. A regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. Options for private medical schemes for all salaried employees, along with a 24/7 employee assistance programme. Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role. To apply: To apply for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role, please submit your application via this job board