Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Ross ENG; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to support projects with a focus on low-carbon solutions. This role involves client consultations, project planning, and technical guidance, requiring experience in the municipal water/wastewater sector and management skills. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability, offering an industry-leading salary and flexible career paths.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Company car allowance

Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year

Company Pension Scheme

Discounted National Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Design management experience is essential.
• Experience of working at all design stages is highly desirable.
• Possess a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Plan and implement projects with Delivery Management teams.
• Provide technical guidance on Mechanical matters to the project team.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater sector

Design management/lead experience

Programme/financial management

Ability to work on multiple projects consecutively

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Permanent Position

Available office locations – Dewsbury, Warrington, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, West Thurrock, Kent.

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Asset Management & Technical Services business platform is looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a permanent basis and support projects across England. You will take on a leading role in aspects of projects from scoping and detailed design right through to implementation, ensuring compliance with Client Specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low‑carbon solutions.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams.
• Providing technical guidance on Mechanical matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Taking the lead on the development of Mechanical design deliverables by you and your team.
• Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent.
• Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater sector.
• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Design management/lead experience.
• Programme/financial management.
• Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As‑Built is highly desirable.
• Experience of plant commissioning and/or plant operation is preferable.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferable.
• Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

About RSE

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in‑house full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery. In addition to this, we also have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re always on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 2000 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products with lofty ambitions to continue to grow our capabilities. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

Benefits

• Industry leading salary
• Company car allowance
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Car allowance
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse