Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Trafford Park

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Greater Manchester area
Contract and Permanent opportunities available

Rates / Salary

* Day Rate negotiable OUTSIDE IR35

* Permanent salary £45,000 to £55,000

Working Arrangements

* Occasional site visits with travel expenses paid

* Working from home available on an occasional basis by prior agreement

* Hybrid working option of one or two days per week for a strong candidate

Project Overview

You will be working on a range of projects across the UK water and wastewater sector, including:

* UMON schemes at sewage treatment works

* Pumped storm storage at CSOs and sewage treatment works

* New build pumping stations and new sewage treatment works

Key Responsibilities

* Produce mechanical design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

* Prepare mechanical design calculations and drawings for water industry projects

* Direct and support CAD technicians

* Prepare scopes of work for subcontract mechanical and electrical design teams and review their outputs

* Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers, prepare technical specifications, and review tender responses

* Prepare design investigations, technical reports, and specifications

* Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and industry standards

* Ensure all design changes are fully implemented and formally recorded

* Estimate design hours for project delivery

* Attend and present at design meetings and project reviews

Candidate Requirements

* Minimum of 5 years mechanical design experience within the UK water industry

* Degree, HND, or equivalent experience from technician level

* Strong IT skills and experience using engineering design tools

* Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards chartership