Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid / Flexible)<br />Sector: Water / Infrastructure<br />Employer:

Leading Tier 1 Contractor An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team within a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a key technical position, responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and construction support.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring designs meet regulatory, safety, and commercial requirements while contributing to multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Produce and review mechanical design deliverables in line with project requirements and industry standards<br />Act as a technical checker, ensuring quality assurance and compliance of design outputs<br />Develop efficient, cost-effective solutions balancing capital and operational expenditure<br />Ensure designs are safe, buildable, and aligned with operational requirements<br />Integrate mechanical designs with other disciplines (civil, electrical, process, etc.)<br />Collaborate closely with Design Managers, Principal Engineers, and project teams<br />Provide technical support for:Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and client meetingsContribute to maintaining robust design governance and quality procedures Procurement and supply chain activities<br />Construction and site delivery phases Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and graduate engineers<br />Support team development and progression toward professional accreditation (e.g., IMechE, ICE)<br />Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the discipline<br />Ensure designs comply with:Support design assurance processes and regulatory compliance across projects Relevant H&amp;S legislation and CDM regulations<br />Industry standards and best practices<br />Internal quality management systems About You Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)<br />Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable<br />Significant experience in mechanical design within infrastructure projects<br />Background in water and/or wastewater sectors preferred<br />Experience working in a contracting or consultancy environment<br />Strong track record of delivering designs within multi-disciplinary teams<br />Strong understanding of mechanical systems relevant to infrastructure (e.g., pumping systems, treatment plant equipment, pipework)<br />Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and H&amp;S requirements<br />Experience reviewing subcontractor or supplier design documentation<br />Commercial awareness and ability to consider whole-life cost impacts If you’re a motivated mechanical design engineer looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to complex infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you