Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Kent, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater
Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office/site)
Type: Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a growing design team, delivering high-quality mechanical solutions across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects.
You will take technical ownership of mechanical design packages from concept through to completion, ensuring all systems meet regulatory, safety, and client requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver fully integrated solutions while supporting project delivery through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages.
This role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence best practice, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across projects.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects
·Take ownership of designs from concept through to detailed design and delivery
·Produce and review technical documentation, calculations, and specifications
·Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions
·Conduct and support design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs
·Provide technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning
·Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE requirements, and regulations
·Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
·Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across projects
Experience Required
·7-10 years' experience in mechanical design engineering
·Ideally within the water or wastewater sector
·Proven track record delivering mechanical designs on treatment or process-led projects
·Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, pipework, valves, blowers, and filtration systems
·Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of systems
Skills & Competencies
·Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
·Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach
·Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and accuracy
·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
·Collaborative approach, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams
·Good understanding of mechanical design standards, HSE, and environmental regulations
Qualifications
·Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards
·Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office/site)
Type: Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a growing design team, delivering high-quality mechanical solutions across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects.
You will take technical ownership of mechanical design packages from concept through to completion, ensuring all systems meet regulatory, safety, and client requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver fully integrated solutions while supporting project delivery through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages.
This role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence best practice, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across projects.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects
·Take ownership of designs from concept through to detailed design and delivery
·Produce and review technical documentation, calculations, and specifications
·Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions
·Conduct and support design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs
·Provide technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning
·Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE requirements, and regulations
·Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
·Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across projects
Experience Required
·7-10 years' experience in mechanical design engineering
·Ideally within the water or wastewater sector
·Proven track record delivering mechanical designs on treatment or process-led projects
·Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, pipework, valves, blowers, and filtration systems
·Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of systems
Skills & Competencies
·Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
·Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach
·Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and accuracy
·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
·Collaborative approach, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams
·Good understanding of mechanical design standards, HSE, and environmental regulations
Qualifications
·Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards
·Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
Reference: 225365099
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Kent, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater
Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office/site)
Type: Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a growing design team, delivering high-quality mechanical solutions across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects.
You will take technical ownership of mechanical design packages from concept through to completion, ensuring all systems meet regulatory, safety, and client requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver fully integrated solutions while supporting project delivery through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages.
This role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence best practice, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across projects.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects
·Take ownership of designs from concept through to detailed design and delivery
·Produce and review technical documentation, calculations, and specifications
·Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions
·Conduct and support design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs
·Provide technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning
·Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE requirements, and regulations
·Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
·Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across projects
Experience Required
·7-10 years' experience in mechanical design engineering
·Ideally within the water or wastewater sector
·Proven track record delivering mechanical designs on treatment or process-led projects
·Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, pipework, valves, blowers, and filtration systems
·Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of systems
Skills & Competencies
·Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
·Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach
·Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and accuracy
·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
·Collaborative approach, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams
·Good understanding of mechanical design standards, HSE, and environmental regulations
Qualifications
·Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards
·Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office/site)
Type: Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a growing design team, delivering high-quality mechanical solutions across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects.
You will take technical ownership of mechanical design packages from concept through to completion, ensuring all systems meet regulatory, safety, and client requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver fully integrated solutions while supporting project delivery through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages.
This role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence best practice, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across projects.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects
·Take ownership of designs from concept through to detailed design and delivery
·Produce and review technical documentation, calculations, and specifications
·Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions
·Conduct and support design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs
·Provide technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning
·Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE requirements, and regulations
·Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
·Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across projects
Experience Required
·7-10 years' experience in mechanical design engineering
·Ideally within the water or wastewater sector
·Proven track record delivering mechanical designs on treatment or process-led projects
·Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, pipework, valves, blowers, and filtration systems
·Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of systems
Skills & Competencies
·Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
·Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach
·Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and accuracy
·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
·Collaborative approach, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams
·Good understanding of mechanical design standards, HSE, and environmental regulations
Qualifications
·Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards
·Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
Reference: 225365099
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