Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Water

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed