Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary IRO £40,000 (Negotiable), Excellent Benefits + Structured Career Development Programme
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team working on technically interesting, real‑world projects.

This role offers a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway including full accreditation support.
If you're technically inquisitive, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to grow your career within a supportive, well‑resourced environment, this role will suit you perfectly.

The Role
You will be responsible for delivering engineering activities and technical work packages across a range of projects. The role involves applying established engineering principles to develop safe, compliant and effective solutions, while continuing to build your technical capability.

Key responsibilities include:

* Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments

* Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations

* Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice

* Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle

* Contributing to technical, design and project reviews

* Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors

* Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities

* Maintaining accurate project records and documentation

* Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice

* Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth
Optional occasional travel is available for those who enjoy being involved in hands‑on project delivery.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience

* Degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience)

* Strong 3D CAD capability (ideally Creo or Solid Works)

* Experience generating engineering designs and drawings

* Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture

* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)

* Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals

* Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience

* Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations)

* Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused

* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

* Able to work independently and as part of a team

* Practical, hands‑on approach

* Strong communication skills

* Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects
Desirable

* Experience designing for submerged environments

* Hands‑on experience during fabrication, construction or commissioning

* Working towards professional registration

* Experience mentoring junior engineers
Benefits & Development

This role offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your long‑term career and wellbeing:
Highly enhanced pension scheme
Structured career development programme with clear progression routes
Accreditation support for professional registration
Training & development investment
Twice‑yearly salary reviews
Life assurance & health assurance
Optional project‑related travel
Salary
IRO £40,000 — negotiable depending on experience.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with genuine development, technical variety and long‑term progression, we'd love to hear from you