177 senior mechanical design engineer jobs found

Location Hybrid working from our clients office near Old Trafford, Manchester Our Client An engineering design consultancy working closely with a wide range of clients, across a number of disciplines within the UK Water, rail, and utilities industries. Wellbeing is one of our company’s core values – we have developed a safe, just and fair workplace, putting the mental and physical wellbeing of our team first. We offer an excellent package for permanent staff, including an employee benefits scheme, workplace pension scheme, and training and development opportunities. For contractors, we offer a stable position outside IR35 in a positive and well-motivated team. Role Purpose: Manage Quality and Technical Aspects of Mechanical Engineering Designs Role Profile: * Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements. * Produce design calculations and drawings for the water industry. * Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and...

Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and project consultancy operating across the built environment in England. The organisation delivers technically robust mechanical design and advisory services across a varied portfolio of complex projects, primarily within regulated and public-sector environments. Known for its collaborative culture and strong commitment to professional development, the business offers a supportive, long-term career path for experienced engineers seeking senior responsibility and influence. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Salary & Benefits Salary £70,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience) Car Allowance Nest Pension Scheme 22 days annual leave, with discretionary Christmas shutdown Hybrid Working Discretionary annual bonus Bupa Private Healthcare/ Dental Cover Extensive APC / chartership support where relevant to the role Cycle to Work Scheme/ EV Scheme Early finish on the last Friday of every month Senior Mechanical...

I'm recruiting for a tech start-up in Cheltenham who are growing their R&D and engineering team following a successful period. They're looking for a contract Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and test the products used in surveillance, security and telecoms. ROLE: Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION: Cheltenham RATE: up to £55ph DURATION: 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Skills required for the Mechanical Design Engineer are: * 2D/3D CAD in Solidworks * Strong protoyping skills (3d printing etc) * Ability to work in fast-paced environment * Analysis/simulation skills * Experience designing ruggedized products for extreme/harsh environments or safety-critical industries The work is 100% on-site in Cheltenham but the company can offer some flexibiltiy with hours to suit personal situation. If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with me directly with any questions Cheers, Nathan

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to get involved in expanding our clients team in Ireland and help further strengthen our technical capabilities in Europe whilst working on landmark projects. You will be joining the Mechanical team, with role will predominantly be focused on overseeing the delivery of multiple sectors including Data Centres, Commercial Office, Hotel & Residential, Retail and Laboratory projects With flexible working arrangements, great opportunities for personal growth and development and a collaborative and inclusive work environment, join us and help us in making spaces work. Design and review of mechanical system designs for a range of projects Act as a sounding board for mechanical engineers in the office, offering design direction and guidance Peer review of designs and specifications of mechanical systems Play an active role in developing the mechanical team technical capability Be expected to lead...

A Contract position - Outside IR35 Hybrid working - 3 days on site Our client, a pioneer in clean aviation technology, is currently seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Systems Engineer to join their team on a contract basis and contribute to the development and qualification of airborne electronic hardware for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Management Systems. Must have aerospace experience - airborne hardware, DO254. Somebody comfortable with the full design lifecycle from requirements writing through to delivery, familiar with DOA processes. Key Responsibilities: Architect and integrate reliable monitoring and mixed‑signal electronics, including the elicitation of requirements and the generation of new derived requirements to support system‑level functionality and safety objectives. Collaborate with external suppliers on the detailed design and manufacturing of electronic hardware, ensuring appropriate component selection, generation of the required configuration‑control...

Senior Design Engineer (Contract) Location: Peterborough (100% On-site) Pay Rate: £30-35 per hour Duration: 24 Months (Likely to extend) Working Hours: Mon-Thu (08:30-16:45), Fri (08:30-16:15) The Opportunity Our client, a global leader in the Industrial Power Systems sector, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their Base Engine Team in Peterborough. This is a high-impact role focused on "clean-sheet" design work, developing brand-new products and innovative green energy solutions for new markets. Your Role You will be responsible for designing and packaging complex engine components from the ground up. This role involves taking ownership of challenging requirements within New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring all designs meet functional, durability, and manufacturing standards. Key Responsibilities Design & Packaging: Create complex geometry for engine components including major castings (aluminum and cast iron), geartrains, valvetrains, and...

Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer - 12 Month Contract or Permanent Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to London) Contract Rate: £45-£53 per hour outside IR35 or Permanent Salary: £50-£60k About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water and environmental sector. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the London office, and provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise mechanical systems and components. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. Work closely with project teams to deliver solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Support project planning, risk assessment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards,...

Contract Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer – Sensor Expertise Rate: £400–£425 per day + VAT IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Greater London (3-4 days on site per week min) Contract Length: 3–6 months, with potential extension We’re working with an innovative technology business at the forefront of advanced sensing solutions, seeking a Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer to support the development of next-generation products. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sensor characterisation and optimisation, with a particular focus on humidity and temperature sensing technologies. You’ll play a key part in refining performance, reliability, and integration within sophisticated systems, contributing directly to product development from concept through to validation. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys...

Role: Freelance Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)- £45 - £50 Per Hour The role involves leading the electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. You will take technical ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients and the wider design team to deliver high-quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions. Responsibilities: Electrical Design & Technical Leadership * Lead the electrical design of building services systems including LV power distribution, lighting and emergency lighting, small power, earthing and bonding, fire alarm, data/telecoms, and security systems * Prepare and review detailed calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings * Undertake and review load assessments, fault level calculations, and cable sizing * Provide technical input from concept through detailed...

Senior Interior Trim Engineer 12 Month Contract Location: Southfield, Michigan Role Overview You will be a key contributor within a world‑class automotive interior trim engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of hard and soft interior trim components. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, detail design, packaging, and launch execution, working closely with design, vehicle engineering, and supplier partners to deliver premium interior solutions from concept through production. This is an engineering role focused on interior trim components and does not include interior styling, CMF, or electrical systems. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development of high‑quality interior trim components delivering on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of interior trim components across the client's vehicle portfolio Translate interior design intent into...

Senior Interior Trim Engineer 12 Month Contract Location: Southfield, Michigan Role Overview You will be a key contributor within a world‑class automotive interior trim engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of hard and soft interior trim components. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, detail design, packaging, and launch execution, working closely with design, vehicle engineering, and supplier partners to deliver premium interior solutions from concept through production. This is an engineering role focused on interior trim components and does not include interior styling, CMF, or electrical systems. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development of high‑quality interior trim components delivering on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of interior trim components across the client's vehicle portfolio Translate interior design intent into...

Are you a Commissioning Engineer with proven experience delivering nuclear mechanical systems in high-hazard environments? Have you led or supported in-cell handler testing, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance at every stage? Are you confident coordinating commissioning activities on site while working closely with project, safety, and design teams? The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Commissioning Engineer to join a major nuclear project, supporting the safe and effective delivery of complex commissioning activities within a regulated environment. We would also welcome applications from these industries Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable experience from nuclear new build, defence, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated process industries. This role would suit candidates working in these roles This position would suit professionals currently working as a Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical...

Senior Chassis Design Engineer Location: 12 Months Duration: Newark, California The Design Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, developing, and supporting mechanical products, equipment, and systems. This role focuses on translating technical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs while considering functionality, performance, cost, and maintainability. The successful candidate will be comfortable producing and interpreting engineering drawings and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Research, design, develop, and validate mechanical products, components, and systems within Chassis Analyse customer design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation to assess technical feasibility, cost, and project timelines Create and review engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications in accordance with applicable standards Support the development of products from concept...

Senior Interior Trim Engineer 12 Month Contract Location: Arizona USA Role Overview You will be a key contributor within a world‑class automotive interior trim engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of hard and soft interior trim components. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, detail design, packaging, and launch execution, working closely with design, vehicle engineering, and supplier partners to deliver premium interior solutions from concept through production. This is an engineering role focused on interior trim components and does not include interior styling, CMF, or electrical systems. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development of high‑quality interior trim components delivering on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of interior trim components across the client's vehicle portfolio Translate interior design intent into...

£46.00.Per hour Umbrella - £52.00 for Approvers / Signatory  We are a dynamic multifunctional team delivering structural repairs and repair processes to support the fleet. We work closely together to provide complex repairs in support of planned major repair activities and wing major test programmes, as well as developing pre-defined repair solutions to support Daily Repair turnaround times. We enjoy the challenge of creating and delivering repairs for any sort of damage, anywhere on the wing! ABOUT THE ROLE Working as part of a multiskilled team you will be responsible for completing Fatigue & Damage Tolerance analysis and justifications for metallic and composite structures. Your primary role will be to work closely with Design and Static Stress engineers to assess and validate repairs to damaged aircraft structures. Additional tasks may include managing the offload of packages of work to suppliers, presenting major repair scoping to senior stakeholders, and guiding...

We are seeking an experienced Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing Energy Transition team, supporting the design and delivery of low-carbon infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key technical leadership role, responsible for developing and overseeing pipeline and mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of transmission projects, including natural gas, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and wider energy transition systems. You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing across the full project lifecycle-from concept and FEED through to detailed design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of pipeline and mechanical engineering designs across low-carbon transmission projects Deliver engineering solutions across feasibility, concept, FEED, value engineering, and detailed design stages Produce key technicaldeliverables including: Pipeline and AGI design packages Wall...

Contract Project Engineer (Capital Projects) – Outside IR35 We’re supporting a global hygenic manufacturing organisation with a significant capital investment programme in securing a Contract Project Engineer to support delivery and strategic project development across a complex environment. This role is ideally suited to a progressive, forward-thinking engineer who combines strong technical grounding with the ability to translate engineering outputs into clear, data-driven insights and presentations for senior stakeholders. The Role Working closely with the senior projects leadership team, you will support both project delivery and front-end project development, helping shape investment decisions and future pipeline. You’ll operate across the full lifecycle — from early concept and feasibility through to design — with a particular focus on structuring information, modelling capacity, and presenting robust business cases. Key Responsibilities * Deliver and support projects...

My client, an specialist M&E subcontractor are actively recruiting for a senior project engineer with a mechanical / electrical background, to join their existing rail team on a high profile rail project in Birmingham. The Senior M&E Project Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) systems within a rail environment. You will bridge the gap between design and construction, ensuring that all M&E services are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, on time, and in full compliance with rail industry standards. Candidate Responsibilities: Manage the technical interface between M&E design teams and site-based installation teams. Act as the CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) for M&E where required, signing off on technical designs and site changes. Review and approve Work Package Plans (WPPs) and Task Briefing Sheets (TBS). Ensure all installations adhere to Network Rail standards Lead...

Building and Construction Project Lead 12 month contract Based in Newport Offering £40ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Project Lead/Manager with construction experience? Do you have experience within Facilities Management? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Building and Construction Project Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop, update/manage, and monitor a project delivery plan Identify and manage risks and opportunities Manage CAPEX business cases from preparation through approval to delivery and project close Develop detailed design briefs for Building Services design for a range of projects including...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...