Mechanical Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to projects in the UK water sector. This role involves delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £400 per day outside IR35 and includes a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in the Manchester office. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in mechanical design within the regulated water industry.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering mechanical design projects within the UK regulated water industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of sewage treatment works or similar utility infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet project objectives.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support projects through all stages, from concept development to detailed design and implementation.

Skills

Mechanical design projects

Technical knowledge of sewage treatment

Excellent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) – Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet project objectives.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support projects through all stages, from concept development to detailed design and implementation.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Demonstrable experience delivering mechanical design projects within the UK regulated water industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of sewage treatment works or similar utility infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Availability to work from the Manchester office a minimum of three days per week.

What Our Client Offers

• Contract role outside IR35.
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility.
• Supportive, wellbeing-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile, impactful water industry projects.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and proven experience within the UK regulated water industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.