Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in water, wastewater or process engineering projects? Do you enjoy taking concepts and turning them into practical, buildable solutions that make a real impact on critical infrastructure?

I'm working with a growing engineering contractor that delivers specialist water and wastewater projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload, they're looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to their team based out of their Burntwood office.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams while contributing to the development of innovative treatment and pumping solutions. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both the technical design aspect of engineering and seeing projects progress through to successful delivery.

What the work involves

Producing mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment projects
Supporting the design of pumping stations, pipework systems, filtration equipment and associated infrastructure
Developing process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs and equipment schedules
Carrying out hydraulic, mechanical and energy calculations to support detailed design
Preparing plant layouts and engineering drawings alongside CAD teams
Working closely with electrical, process, civil and commissioning engineers
Supporting the selection and specification of pumps, valves, tanks and treatment equipment
Assisting with project planning, programme tracking and technical reporting
Reviewing specifications, contract documentation and client requirements
Researching and evaluating new products, technologies and engineering solutions
Maintaining compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
Liaising with suppliers and equipment manufacturers throughout project development
Supporting project delivery teams with technical guidance when required
Keeping up to date with industry developments, regulations and best practice

What they're looking for

Mechanical Engineering qualification or relevant engineering degree
Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the water, wastewater, utilities or process engineering sector
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design processes
Knowledge of pumps, pumping stations, pipework systems and treatment processes
Experience producing engineering calculations and technical design documentation
Ability to interpret specifications, drawings and contract requirements
Good communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational and time management skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery objectives
Excellent written and spoken English
Full UK Driving Licence
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Advantageous experience

Previous water or wastewater industry experience
Familiarity with PFDs, P&IDs and process design documentation
Experience using AutoCAD and other design software
Exposure to NEC contracts or infrastructure project environments
Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation
Experience supporting projects from concept through to construction and commissioning

Package

£45,000 - £60,000 basic salary depending on experience
Car allowance or company vehicle
Pension scheme
Annual leave plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards chartership and professional memberships
Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects
Long-term career progression within a growing engineering team
Exposure to innovative and technically challenging projectsIf you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically interesting infrastructure projects while developing your career within a growing engineering business, I'd love to hear from you. Apply below and we'll be in touch