42 senior mechanical design engineer jobs found

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer East Midlands - commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham to c£47k neg dep exp + benefits Our client can demonstrate almost half a century's expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industry sectors and are regarded by many in the industry as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the whole of the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Lead / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their established and successful team and deliver innovative special purpose automation machinery projects. Based near Leicester and tasked with both designing and overseeing an array of special purpose machine projects from order acceptance to customer hand over, the successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer candidate will be responsible for the design, detailing...

Location: Peterlee Rate: £53.80/hour OR £46/ hour PAYE Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays 8am-12:30pm Duration: 12 months (likely to extend)   We are actively seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterlee to specialise in fluid power and structural integration. Design Engineers will be responsible for designing, simulating, and routing the hydraulic systems of industrial vehicles ensuring they can handle extreme pressures without breaking.   Responsibilities: Design and integrate hydraulic pipework, flexible hoses, and rigid tubing within steel machines, ensuring correct routing, clearance, bend radius, and durability under high-vibration conditions. Support NPI and continuous improvement and engineering change to resolve any design and manufacturing issues. Perform FEA and simulations to validate the structural integrity of components under operational loading. Collaborate with suppliers to source hydraulic...

Our client, a leading organisation within the UK defence and aerospace sector, is looking to recruit a Product Review Engineer to support a major military aircraft programme based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Avionics/Electrical Engineer to work at the forefront of aircraft production, providing engineering solutions that directly influence build quality, airworthiness and programme delivery. This is a hands-on engineering role that extends well beyond the office. You'll spend time working closely with production teams on the factory floor and in the hangar, investigating technical issues, resolving non-conformances and ensuring aircraft are delivered safely and efficiently. The Role As a Product Review Engineer, you'll be responsible for assessing manufacturing and production issues, carrying out root cause investigations, and developing engineering dispositions for non-conformances. Acting as the key link between design...

A global medical device company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / Mechanical Systems Engineer to support on a 6-month contract basis, starting as soon as possible. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to support the design, integration, and verification of complex electro-mechanical medical device systems. The role will cover system architecture, mechanical engineering support, hardware/software/fluidics integration, design verification and validation, risk management, design reviews, and technical documentation within a regulated environment. Essential Skills Medical device product development experience Systems engineering or mechanical engineering experience Electro-mechanical systems experience Design verification and validation / V&V experience Design controls, risk management, and technical documentation experience Desirable Skills Experience with drug delivery systems, fluidics, embedded software, or complex electro-mechanical medical...

The Opportunity PWHytek Ltd are currently recruiting for a number of Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers to support a major programme of work within the UK nuclear sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile engineering programme, supporting the design, operation and ongoing safety of nuclear power generation. We are looking for experienced engineers who can bring specialist knowledge from operational nuclear facilities or nuclear plant design to support technically challenging projects. The Role Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical expertise across mechanical engineering activities, supporting the delivery of engineering solutions within a highly regulated environment. Successful candidates will contribute to engineering assessments, design activities, safety case justification and operational support across a range of nuclear projects. Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-quality mechanical or...

The Opportunity PWHytek Ltd are currently recruiting for a number of Senior and Principal EC&I Engineers to support a major programme of work within the UK nuclear sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile engineering programme, supporting the design, operation and ongoing safety of nuclear power generation. We are looking for experienced engineers who can bring specialist knowledge from operational nuclear facilities or nuclear plant design to support technically challenging projects. The Role Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical expertise across EC&I engineering activities, supporting the delivery of engineering solutions within a highly regulated environment. Successful candidates will contribute to engineering assessments, design activities, safety case justification and operational support across a range of nuclear projects. Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-quality mechanical or EC&I...

PWHytek Ltd are currently recruiting for a number of Senior and Principal Engineers to support a major programme of work within the nuclear sector on a contract basis. We are looking to speak with experienced Mechanical, Process and EC&I Engineers who have a strong background in uranium enrichment, plant design and/or commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme supporting the delivery of highly complex nuclear facilities while working remotely. The Role Successful candidates will provide technical engineering support across the design, development and delivery of nuclear projects, working as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams within a highly regulated environment. Depending on your discipline and experience, responsibilities may include: * Delivering engineering and design solutions for complex nuclear facilities. * Supporting plant design activities across all project phases. * Providing commissioning support and...

Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – AMP Project Location: East London Rate: £450–£500 per day (CIS/Self-Employed) Duration: 6–9 Months Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join on the major upgrade works at a major Sewage Treatment Works, one of the UK's largest and most significant water infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a flagship AMP7/AMP8 scheme, helping deliver major improvements to treatment capacity, resilience, and MEICA infrastructure at one of Europe's largest sewage treatment facilities. About the Project The client is delivering a substantial programme of works at a mojor STW, including: * New inlet works * Activated sludge plant upgrades * Aeration systems * Settlement tanks * Sludge treatment improvements * Major MEICA infrastructure works This is a technically focused engineering role, ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating engineering solutions and...

Senior Design Engineer (Hydraulic Installation) Location: Peterlee, UK Position Type: 12-Month Contract (Full-Time, 36.5 hours/week) Working Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (with some flexibility) Pay Rate: Up to £39.00 per hour Work Arrangement: Fully onsite About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our Hydraulic Installation team in Peterlee. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of hydraulic installation systems for heavy machinery, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, durability, and manufacturability. This is a high-impact position involving complex routing, simulation, and close collaboration with global teams, manufacturing plants, and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Design and develop hydraulic installation systems using Creo. Perform basic structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) using Creo Simulate. Release new designs and...

Sayjo Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Project Manager Our client provides an extensive range of engineering products and services. A full turnkey package from idea to design, manufacture, installation and service. PURPOSE Reporting to the Senior Projects Director you will work within the projects team, managing projects from start to finish, ensuring the project is delivered safely, in compliance with the specified standards, on time and within budget. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS & DUTIES: Willingness to support Sales team with client visits to assist quoting new projects Ensure projects meet customer specifications Define project scope of works Interpreting client requirements Conduct site surveys when required Develop project plan, timescales and associated project documentation Good organisational skills, attention to detail and communication skills are essential Conduct all duties efficiently Undertake any other tasks as could reasonably be always...

Are you a proven Senior Control Systems Engineer who has delivered PLC, HMI/SCADA projects in the Nuclear (or similar) sector—and can you prove you’ve owned the technical delivery from design through commissioning? Can you demonstrate extensive expertise in IEC 61131 PLC programming, industrial communication protocols, formal verification/testing (FAT/CAT/site acceptance), and fault-finding across complex control systems—while also mentoring others and supporting delivery against tight programme milestones? If you’re looking for a hands-on, technically challenging role with real ownership, meaningful impact in safety-critical delivery, and a team that values engineering excellence, this is worth your attention—read on or apply now. The Opportunity Join an engineering organisation focused on delivering complex, safety-critical control and automation systems for the Nuclear sector. Their culture is collaborative and supportive, with a leadership style that is both technically...

Process Project Engineer – Moulding / Manufacturing Role Exciting new role with our client a multinational Medical Device and Healthcare products provider. NIRAS is actively recruiting for an energetic and hands-on Manufacturing/Project Engineer to lead a key project within our Client’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development Team. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D and Sustaining departments in the development and delivery of new process layouts, innovative automation solutions, improvement of lean processes necessary to produce components for an advanced medical device product. You will have proven problem solving, supervisory, technical ability, be approachable and able to build teams and collaborate with multi discipline teams with ease. You will be curious and questioning and establish risks and pitfalls to ensure surprises are minimized. You are an effective and able communicator, working at all levels of the...

Project Engineer (Aseptic Pharma Manufacturing Environment) Westport, Co. Mayo. Ireland Who We are: NIRAS Ireland provides Project Management, Engineering Design, and Project resourcing services to the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Sectors. As a company we specialize in the design and delivery of process-driven projects across Ireland and internationally. Opportunity We are now recruiting a Process Project Engineer to join our client’s high performing Engineering team in Westport Co. Mayo. Successful candidate will join a team of 6, reporting to Sr. Manager and be responsible for a portfolio of small-large sized projects (20K to 15 million) related to new equipment/technologies and/or upgrades. Cross-functional role - Will support Operations, EHS and Quality departments and be responsible for 5-6 projects at any one time – from cradle to grave. Projects may include installation of automated packaging lines or other equipment onsite; overseeing / securing funding, selection...

Overview This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and building instrumentation and data acquisition systems that support advanced fusion research and complex engineering environments. You will work across electronics, measurement systems, and laboratory-based testing, developing solutions ranging from PCB design and electrical wiring through to sensor integration, system commissioning, and data acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team in a newly created role offering broad technical exposure and ownership across complete systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems for monitoring and controlling engineering systems. Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB designs. Assemble, test, and commission laboratory-based test systems. Install and integrate sensors, including temperature, resistance, and other measurement devices. Work closely with engineers and...

Our client, a key player in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working on complex highway designs, including junctions, roundabouts, bus lanes, and cycle paths. Key Responsibilities: Developing detailed designs for highways, including junctions, roundabouts, bus lanes, and cycle paths Utilising AutoCAD 2D for design and drafting tasks Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects Conducting site visits and assessments to inform design decisions Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards Preparing technical reports and documentation Supervising and mentoring junior engineers Working three days a week in the office as part of a hybrid working arrangement Job Requirements: Extensive experience in highways engineering and design Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D Strong understanding of highway design principles and standards Experience...

Contract Mechanical Designer | Water Industry Manchester | Hybrid (3 Days Office) | Up to £400 per Day Ltd | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Are you a Mechanical Designer looking for your next long-term contract in the UK water sector? With AMP8 driving one of the busiest periods the industry has seen, we're recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Designer to join a growing consultancy delivering major wastewater and clean water projects across the UK. If you're looking for a contract that offers stability, varied projects and the opportunity to make an immediate impact, this could be the perfect fit. You'll be joining an established design team working on a diverse portfolio of AMP8 schemes, including sewage treatment works, pumping stations, storm overflow improvements and wider water infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for: Producing high-quality mechanical design calculations and drawings. Supporting the delivery of complex water industry projects from concept...

Your new company A leading precast concrete manufacturer with a strong reputation across the UK and Ireland is expanding its engineering capability. With a broad portfolio spanning civil infrastructure, water management, and bespoke structural solutions, the organisation is known for innovation, quality, and delivering large-scale projects for both public and private sector clients. Your new role As a Structural Civil Design Engineer, you will join a well-established technical team responsible for the design and development of precast concrete solutions. You will play a key role in delivering design outputs for a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client specifications. Key responsibilities include: Designed fibre-reinforced precast concrete elements and assessed structural performance. Supported research projects, grant applications, manufacturing, and structural testing. Conducted concrete testing,...

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and aerospace sector, is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer to join a major military aircraft programme supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most advanced airborne surveillance platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to work at the heart of a complex engineering environment, supporting production, driving process improvements, and helping deliver cutting-edge defence capability. Working within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll play a key role in translating engineering designs into efficient, compliant manufacturing processes while supporting production throughout the product lifecycle. The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll act as the interface between engineering and production, ensuring manufacturing requirements are successfully integrated into programme delivery. You'll develop manufacturing plans, create technical work...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Hardware Engineer on a 12 month contract based in Northern Ireland. Role Summary We are looking for a (contractor) motivated and experienced Hardware Engineer, reporting to the HW Functional Manager for Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D), within Grid Automation (GA). The M&D product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to Electrical Utilities and Industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers. · Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical products. Delivering workable solutions and or product improvements. · Collaborating with wider engineering team (hardware, software, firmware engineers) to ensure delivery of updates works seamlessly in the final product. · Run small projects to...

Piping Designer - Water Industry (Revit) Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Piping Designer to join our engineering team, supporting the design and coordination of water infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, this role will focus on the design and layout of wet wells, pump chambers, and associated ductile iron pipework, with an emphasis on constructability, maintainability, and operational access. Must have experience working with Revit in 3D design environments and supporting multi-disciplinary project teams in the water infrastructure sector Key Responsibilities: Produce 3D models and detailed general arrangement drawings (GAs) using Revit. Develop layouts of wet and dry well pumping stations, concrete pump chambers, ductile iron and epoxy coated carbon steel pipework, valves, and pipe support systems. Coordinate and integrate vendor equipment packages into the design. Layout and model access platforms, stairs, handrails, and...