Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Commutable to Preston (3 days in office per week)
Salary: 40,000 - 55,000 (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible between 7:00am - 6:30pm)

We are a values-driven organisation with a strong charitable focus-profits are donated to charities chosen by our employees. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced paid family leave
• 4 weeks full sick pay
• 6.5% employer pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice private healthcare scheme (50% employer contribution)
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities
• Flexible working hours

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (mid to senior level) to join our growing team. You will be working on a range of projects within the water and wastewater sector, supporting key clients including Welsh Water, United Utilities, and Yorkshire Water.

• Produce high-quality mechanical design drawings in line with project guidelines (AMP8 and beyond)
• Develop design documentation including P&IDs, piping layouts, and technical specifications
• Carry out design calculations such as stress analysis where required
• Participate in HAZOP studies and contribute to project safety and compliance
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, site engineers, and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with clients to gather and clarify project requirements
• Support design leads with site surveys when necessary (occasional travel required)

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering
• Strong background in the water or wastewater industry (essential)
• Experience working for a design & build contractor (Tier 1 preferred)
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders
• A proactive, self-starting approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team