Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Water / Energy Projects (Southampton) We’re currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing in-house design team based in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, professional and multi-disciplined team delivering detailed design solutions across energy and water projects in the UK and overseas. Due to new project awards and a strong forward order book, we’re looking for someone with experience designing within the water and/or energy sectors. The Role Reporting into the Mechanical Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of mechanical design packages across a range of treatment and infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include: * Working within a multi-disciplined engineering team producing design deliverables for water, wastewater and biosolids treatment plants * Supporting all stages of mechanical design including site surveys, optioneering, feasibility, detailed design and tender pricing * Producing procurement specifications for mechanical equipment * Completing hydraulic calculations and producing detailed construction design drawings * Managing third-party design outputs and providing design support to installation and commissioning teams * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and external design resources to ensure compliance with specifications * Interpreting client requirements from drawings, specifications and technical correspondence * Working closely with Project Managers and procurement teams to ensure correct plant and equipment selection and purchase * Managing internal and external design costs in collaboration with the Project Manager * Undertaking and checking design calculations including hydraulics and pumping systems * Managing the preparation of CAD drawings in line with company drawing standards * Completing design risk assessments to support detailed design proposals * Preparing detailed mechanical specifications * Producing P&IDs Requirements To be considered, you will ideally have: * BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering * Experience delivering mechanical design within the water and/or energy sector * Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (advantageous but not essential) About the Business This is an opportunity to join a highly reputable engineering and construction contractor delivering complex EPC projects across the UK and overseas. The business operates across sectors including Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear, providing full lifecycle services from design and manufacturing through to construction, installation and commissioning