Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
Type: Permanent
Also Looking for Mechanical Engineers 45-60k and Prinicipal Mechanical 65-80k
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of the technical quality and delivery of mechanical engineering designs across regulated water industry projects. Based in Manchester, this role combines hands-on design with technical oversight, mentoring junior engineers, and managing subcontract mechanical design inputs.
You will work across both clean water and wastewater schemes, supporting multi-disciplinary project teams and contributing to complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver mechanical design outputs that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
* Prepare mechanical design calculations, drawings, investigations, reports, and specifications
* Ensure compliance with relevant technical, professional, and group standards
* Direct, mentor, and develop CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduates
* Prepare scopes of work for subcontract M&E designers and review and approve their outputs
* Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers to develop and assess technical solutions
* Manage and record design changes in line with formal processes and procedures
* Estimate design hours and support project planning activities
* Attend and present at design reviews, project meetings, and client presentations
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 10 years’ relevant mechanical design experience within the water industry
Significant experience in hydraulic design
Good awareness of electrical design and control systems
Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Strong IT skills and experience using engineering design tools
Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Chartered Engineer status
Experience in electrical and/or control engineering
Experience delivering both clean water and wastewater projects
Awareness of construction methods, materials, and buildability
Strong knowledge of engineering drawing practices
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong mechanical engineering technical expertise
Clear and confident communication skills
Results-focused with strong problem-solving capability
Proven ability to develop and mentor engineers at all levels
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary of £60,000 – £65,000
Manchester-based senior role with clear progression to Principal level
Opportunity to work on major UK water industry programmes
Supportive environment with continued professional development and chartership support
If you are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into a technically influential role within the water sector, we’d welcome your application
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year