Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Wastewater Altera Recruitment Group is proud to be supporting a key client within the UK water sector as they look to appoint a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing design team that plays a pivotal role in delivering both clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Design Engineer: * Lead the mechanical design process on complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure water projects, from concept through to detailed design and delivery. * Oversee multi-disciplinary collaboration with civil, electrical, process, and ICA engineers to ensure effective project outcomes. * Act as technical lead for both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all legislative, quality, and safety standards. * Support project planning, documentation, and troubleshooting through regular site visits and team coordination. * Contribute to the strategic development of a growing design business, shaping processes, mentoring junior staff, and driving engineering best practice. Candidate Requirements * Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Chartered Engineer status (CEng) is highly desirable. * 5–8 years\’ experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within the UK water or wastewater sector. * Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with a strong focus on innovation, practicality, and cost-efficiency. * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers. * Comfortable attending sites, interpreting technical drawings, and specifying components, equipment, and materials. What’s on Offer * Salary offering £55,000 – 65,000 per annum DOE * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities * Comprehensive health and wellbeing support and Financial protection plans and savings schemes * Lifestyle benefits including retail discounts and employee support services * A collaborative work culture with career progression opportunities, mentoring, and technical development. For more information or to apply, please contact: Megan Weald 📞 (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Altera Recruitment Group