Lead Mechanical Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to head projects in the water sector. The role involves leadership in producing mechanical designs, managing multidisciplinary interfaces, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong skills in collaboration and communication. Competitive day rates are offered with the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Long-term contract

Flexible working structure

Immediate start

Qualifications

• 8+ years in mechanical design, ideally within water or related sectors.
• Proficiency in plant layout, hydraulic design, and equipment specification.
• Chartered status (IEng/CEng) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of mechanical design deliverables (layouts, calculations, specs, reports).
• Manage multidisciplinary design interfaces (especially P&IDs).
• Support procurement, site teams, and commissioning.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with standards, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Role

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Water Sector)

Location

Redhill, Birmingham, Glasgow, Chester, Leeds (travel to office/site as required)

Rate

£50-£60 p/hr (negotiable depending on experience)

About the Role

Advance TRS are working with a leading consultancy who are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Water team. This is a key technical leadership role within the team where you will join a high‑impact water infrastructure programme delivering sustainable solutions across the UK. Our client are looking for an experienced engineer to the lead on clean water and wastewater projects from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of mechanical design deliverables (layouts, calculations, specs, reports)
• Manage multidisciplinary design interfaces (especially P&IDs)
• Support procurement, site teams, and commissioning
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with standards, budgets, and timelines

Requirements

• 8+ years in mechanical design, ideally within water or related sectors
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in plant layout, hydraulic design, and equipment specification
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Chartered status (IEng/CEng) is a plus

Why join?

• Long‑term contract with competitive day rate
• Work on major UK infrastructure projects
• Reputable company with flexible working structure
• Immediate start available

Contact

Reach out to Molly Brown @ Advance TRS to find out more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.