Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Remote role, can be based anywhere in the UK

12 Months, Outside IR35, Immediate start available

Highly Competitive rate (Ltd / CIS)

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in piping systems, pump hydraulics, water industry process equipment or mechanical assemblies? Are you looking for a technical delivery role where you'll be producing high-quality mechanical design outputs under the guidance of an experienced Design Manager?

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major UK water-sector infrastructure programme based in Birmingham. This position is purely mechanical focusing on pumping systems, hydraulic design, pipework layouts, mechanical bracketry, skids, fabrications, and equipment integration.

This is a 12-month contract, with strong potential to extend. The role suits someone who is hands-on with mechanical design documentation, who can produce accurate drawings, calculations and engineering deliverables in a highly technical environment.

The Role

Produce mechanical designs, models and drawings for pumping systems, hydraulic equipment, pipework routes, mechanical bracketry, supports and skids

Carry out pump hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing and mechanical system integration

Develop mechanical design documentation: 2D/3D CAD, GAs, assembly drawings, fabrication packages, BoMs

Work under the guidance of a Design Manager, supporting design reviews, compliance checks and project documentation

Review specifications, supplier data and technical documents to ensure alignment with project requirements

Assist with mechanical design coordination across pumping, hydraulic and process systems

Support site visits where required to confirm layouts, measurements or mechanical interfaces

Remote with occasional visits to the Birmingham site

The Person

Strong background in mechanical design for water, utilities, pumping, pipework or hydraulic systems

Proficient in Creo (preferred) plus AutoCAD; experience with Revit/Bentley/Inventor/ANSYS advantageous

Understanding of pump hydraulics, flow/pressure calculations, mechanical integration and bracketry/steelwork

Experience producing fabrication drawings, piping layouts, mechanical assemblies and engineering documentation

Knowledge of water-industry standards (WIMES, BS EN) beneficial

Collaborative team player able to work closely with a Design Manager and multidisciplinary teams

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent); CSCS desirable

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for similar opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates