Mechanical Design Engineer in Basingstoke

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Chemical & Wastewater Solutions team is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a permanent basis, and work as part of our in‑house, multidisciplinary design team. You will work as part of our in‑house, multidisciplinary design team and take on a key role in all aspects of projects from scoping and detailed design right through to implementation, ensuring compliance with Client Specifications and current regulatory standards.

What Are Your Key Duties Include?

• Developing mechanical design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
• Ensuring compliance with Client specification and current regulatory and industry standards.
• Participating in project review meetings, safety studies (HAZOP), etc.
• Consideration of project health and safety, quality, and environmental matters.
• Liaising with all key stakeholders for the projects.
• Liaising with equipment suppliers to develop design solutions.

What Do You Need?

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater treatment is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.
• Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As‑Built is highly desirable.
• Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market‑leading products and solutions for drinking water treatment, wastewater recycling and industrial water processes. Founded in Muir of Ord in 1982, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) contractors, delivering water treatment technologies and services across the UK and North America.

RSE’s commitment to innovation is helping to transform the water sector. Its offsite modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality, increase cost certainty and deliver environmental benefits. With more than 2,000 employees across 27 locations and extensive manufacturing capability, RSE is scaling to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, rising demand and climate pressures.

The company offers a fully integrated, in‑house service, from project inception through to design, fabrication, installation and commissioning. RSE works with major UK water companies, as well as leading industrial organisations.

With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and carbon reduction, RSE has achieved company‑wide carbon neutrality and continues to expand its global footprint, including through its first North American office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What RSE Offer

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry.