Mechaical Design Engineer

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  • Manchester
  • £45,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Reference #: 895177_1751887512Location: Manchester, Greater ManchesterSalary: £45000 - £65000Sector: Technical & EngineeringType: PermanentPosted On: 07/07/2025We're Hiring: Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer
Location: Manchester | Hybrid (min. 3 days/week in-office)
Start Date: August 2025
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary:
  • Permanent: £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
About the RoleWe're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the growing team in Manchester. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions for a range of projects, particularly in the UK water sector.This is an exciting opportunity to work on various UMON projects, contributing to technically challenging and meaningful infrastructure design work.AboutThe company is a leading engineering design consultancy serving clients across the rail and utilities sectors. Their focus is currently on the water industry, where they maintain a strategic partnerships.Wellbeing is at the heart of everything they do. They offer a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where both mental and physical wellbeing are prioritised.What They Offer:
  • Permanent Staff: Competitive salary, employee benefits package, workplace pension, training & development
????️ Responsibilities
  • Deliver design outputs that meet safety, quality, and client standards
  • Produce design calculations and technical drawings (clean/wastewater focus)
  • Mentor and guide CAD technicians
  • Define scopes and review output from subcontract M&E teams
  • Prepare technical specifications and evaluate supplier bids
  • Carry out design investigations and produce engineering reports
  • Ensure designs adhere to all relevant standards and regulations
  • Track design changes and manage scope
  • Estimate resource requirements for design packages
  • Attend and present at client and design meetings
What they are Looking ForEssential Qualifications & Experience
  • 5+ years' mechanical design experience (UK water industry)
  • Degree, HND or equivalent experience
  • Strong IT skills
  • Professionally registered and working towards chartership
Desirable
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • Experience with UMON schemes
  • Hydraulic design experience
  • Clean and wastewater experience (infrastructure and non-infrastructure)
  • Understanding of construction practices and materials
  • Strong grasp of engineering drawing standards
Key Skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong technical acumen
  • Results-oriented
  • Confident problem solver
  • Mentorship and development of others
  • Passion for learning and self-improvement
Excellent Salary 45-65k plusHolidays:You are entitled to 23 days per year leave plus 8 days public and bank holidays.Additional holiday will be rewarded for service after 2 years on 31st December at the rate of 1 day per year. This is up to a maximum of 5 days on 31st December after 7 complete years' service (pro rata equivalent for part time staff).You may also buy up to one working week of holidays (5 days for full time and pro-rated for part time staff). Payment for these holidays will be deducted from your salary between January and December.Pension:4% employee contribution (after tax) 1% tax relief on the employee contribution4% employer contribution by companyTotal 9% pension contributionBenefits:Fresh fruit in the officeFree ParkingOn-site gym free to use in the office buildingWe sign up to the Lifestyle benefits from Circular Benefits which candidates will have access to:

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