At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design for exciting infrastructure projects in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a world-class engineering consultancy with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, private medical insurance, and professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale projects while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Masters in mechanical engineering and experience in design and project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the London head office.
About Our Role
Rendel’s mechanical and electrical engineering team provides support to infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects covering transport systems (roads, bridges and tunnels), airports, ports and maritime, rail systems, power generation and industrial processing.
Role
The position will involve taking a leading technical role as part of the delivery team and include undertaking and checking the delivery of the design solution and associated outputs for the project. Day to day tasks will include:
- Work flexibly within the M&E department as a competent, confident, expert source for mechanical design
- Undertake fee earning assignments in the UK and overseas
- Assist the Principal Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager in clarifying the project brief, agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy
- Undertake the lead technical role for mechanical engineering systems covering outline and detailed designs; e.g. calculations, drawings, sketches, reports etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project
- Assess, document and communicate design changes to the Principal Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager
About You
- First Class/2:1 Masters Degree in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline
- Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer, or have completed an accredited training scheme and be working toward attaining Chartered status with an appropriate professional body.
- Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering systems of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure works, together with an understanding of E&IC systems.
- Knowledge of infrastructure projects and an understanding of the integration of E&M systems in the overall construction project.
- Experience in design, tender and contract preparation, tender assessment, and contract administration.
- Good knowledge of relevant national and international E&M industry standards
- Awareness of forms of contract, construction methodologies and E&M engineering procedures
- Desire to work in a consultancy environment on large scale infrastructure projects
- Competent in the use of MS Office programmes and relevant bespoke software packages.
- Ability to develop competence in use of relevant programmes to suit specific role requirements
About Our Offer To You
We employ a world‑class team of highly qualified staff, ranging from seasoned professionals to the best graduates, undergraduates, and apprentices. You will be working with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects. Working with us, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, Sport and Social Club, paid volunteer days, French lessons, continues professional development, which is at the heart of our culture, and an environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone.
Senior Mechanical Engineer – London employer: Rendel Ingerop Ireland Limited
At Rendel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering Senior Structural Engineers the chance to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment in our London and Birmingham offices. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes, mentorship opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to high-profile infrastructure projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Rendel Ingerop Ireland Limited Recruitment Team
