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Mechanical Design Engineer

SK Leonard LtdStockport, Greater Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 11 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Mechanical Design / Process Design EngineerManchester | Excellent Salary + Private Healthcare + Bonus Benefits + Career DevelopmentDesign the Future of Sustainable Energy


Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on complex, large-scale energy projects that genuinely make a difference?

We're recruiting for an internationally recognised engineering organisation at the forefront of low-carbon power generation, delivering innovative Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Tri-Generation and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) solutions across the UK and internationally.

This is an opportunity to become part of a highly respected engineering team designing sophisticated energy systems from concept through to commissioning. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want your work to have a real environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.


Why Apply?

- Work on cutting-edge CHP, Tri-Generation & Battery Energy Storage projects

- Join an established engineering business investing heavily in new technology

- Excellent long-term career progression

- Strong engineering culture with genuine technical autonomy

- Private Healthcare

- Enhanced Pension

- Life Assurance

- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

- Ongoing professional training and development


The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of the mechanical and process design of complex energy projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions from initial concept through to installation and commissioning.

Working alongside experienced project teams, you'll be involved in:

  • Mechanical system design
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Pipe sizing and pump calculations
  • Ventilation system design
  • Technical specifications and design documentation
  • CAD design coordination
  • Supplier and client liaison
  • Site surveys and technical support
  • Supporting safe, cost-effective project delivery

This is a varied role offering genuine engineering responsibility and the opportunity to work on projects that are helping businesses reduce emissions while improving energy efficiency.


We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with Mechanical Engineers who have experience within one or more of the following:

  • CHP / Combined Heat & Power
  • Power Generation
  • Process Engineering
  • Energy Projects
  • Industrial Plant
  • Utilities
  • Mechanical Building Services
  • Oil & Gas
  • Renewable Energy


You'll ideally have:

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years' experience delivering engineering projects
  • Experience with pipework and ventilation design
  • Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety
  • AutoCAD 3D (or similar CAD package)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm


Apply Today

If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for technically challenging projects, long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on innovative low-carbon energy systems, we'd love to hear from you.


Skills

AutoCAD
CAD
Mechanical Design
Microsoft Office
SAFe

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