209 Mechanical Design jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for a Mechanical Design & Development Engineer to join our growing client in Milton Keynes. This would suit a candidate who has at least 2 years’ experience taking designs from concept to completion.

*Please note my client cannot offer sponsorship*

The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years’ + experience working in a Mechanical Design, Development Engineer or Product Design role designing bespoke products and parts using various manufacturing methods including: sheet metal, machined components, injection moulded plastic or die cast parts and components or similar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design from concept for manufacture bespoke components and enclosed products using a variety of manufacturing methods.
• Undertake testing, product development and analysis/ simulations to validate feasibility and performance.
• Understanding of Tolerances ideal
• Work cross functionally with manufacturing, procurement and quality departments to ensure smooth project delivery

Key Attributes:

• Proficient in 3D CAD with Solidworks being preferred. Would consider Inventor or Creo
• Adaptable, proactive and team player who is able to use their initiative.

Mechanical Design Engineer- Building Services

Euston, London (Hybrid) | Decarbonising Commercial Buildings

£65,000 – £0,000 + pension | 25 days holiday | Training & development

Are you an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer ?

We’re working with a growing engineering consultancy that helps major landlords and asset managers cut emissions and upgrade their buildings — from audits through to detailed design.

They’re now looking for a number of Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to support projects at the intersection of building services and climate action.

What You’ll Do :

Carry out building surveys, energy audits & HVAC assessments

Develop mechanical-led MEP upgrade strategies

Develop M&E Building Services Designs

Use IESVE and AutoCAD to model and design low-carbon systems

Support delivery of EPCs, ESOS reports, and decarbonisation roadmaps

Collaborate with clients, PMs & engineers across full project lifecycle

What They’re Looking For :

• HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or similar
• Background in HVAC / mechanical building systems design
• Knowledge of decarbonisation, retrofit strategies, and energy performance
• Proficient in IESVE and AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Comfortable working onsite and liaising with clients
• Keen to grow in a mission-led, fast-paced environment
• Experienced at presenting solutions to clients

What’s On Offer :

• £60,000 – £9 000 salary , based on experience
• 25 days holiday + pension
• Hybrid working (office near Euston, London)
• Commitment to training (EPC, ESOS, software & CPD support)
• Meaningful work on commercial decarbonisation projects

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, international environment, working for one of the best Energy Transition businesses on the planet.

You will be responsible for designing and qualifying the production of high-performance mechanical components and systems for aeroderivative gas turbines, ensuring optimal thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and maintainability.

Responsibilities:

• Design and 3D modelling of mechanical components for aeroderivative turbines (e.g., compressors, combustors, cooling systems)
• Perform structural and thermal analyses (FEM, CFD) to validate design robustness and reliability
• Prepare technical specifications, manufacturing drawings, and design documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to support product industrialization
• Provide technical support during assembly, testing, and commissioning phases
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ASME, API, ISO) and apply best design practices

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Energy Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design of turbomachinery or high temperature/high-pressure components
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, Creo, CATIA) and simulation tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Fluent)
• Knowledge of high-performance materials (superalloys, ceramics, thermal coatings)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £400 per day (outside IR35, dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) – hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in office

Type: Contract

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. You’ll be working on various UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, collaborating closely with a dynamic engineering design team.

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing focus on the water industry. They pride themselves on a friendly, focused culture and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed mechanical design work for UK water sector projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project goals.
• Ensure design compliance with relevant UK standards and regulations.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design and implementation.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical design for the UK regulated water industry.
• Strong technical understanding of sewage treatment or related utility infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a design team.
• Available to work from the Manchester office at least 3 days per week.

What Our Client Offers:

• Contract position outside IR35.
• Hybrid working arrangement (minimum 3 days in-office).
• Supportive, wellbeing-focused environment.
• Opportunity to work on significant and impactful water sector projects.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and relevant experience within the UK regulated water industry.

Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: £45,000-55,000

Role: Bespoke Machinery Design

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for designing bespoke special purpose machinery? Join a leading manufacturer specialising in the development of bespoke special purpose machinery, delivering cutting-edge solutions for high-tech industries. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on end-to-end product development, from concept and prototyping to testing and Production.

Key Responsibilities:

+ 3D CAD design

+ Prototype, test, and validate designs

+ Translate customer requirements into detailed specifications

+ Conduct feasibility studies to assess project viability

+ Write technical proposals for new development projects

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Key Requirements:

+ Background in special purpose machinery, automation, or capital equipment

+ Proven experience in taking a product from conceptual stage to production

+ 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor)

+ Produce manufacturing drawings

+ Strong knowledge of fabrication, machining, and assembly techniques

+ Hands-on and practical approach to engineering

If you’re a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for special purpose machinery, apply now with your updated CV!

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION – Portsmouth

SALARY- £40,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures systems and equipment for Water industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• 2-10 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• Experience in the Water industry
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing pipework would be beneficial
• Be proficient using 3D CAD and 2D software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication etc.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Being involved in designing, implementing and overseeing project plans in the Water industry
• Working across all aspects of the project lifecycle
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION – Portsmouth

SALARY- £40,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures systems and equipment for Water industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• 2-10 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• Experience in the Water industry
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing pipework would be beneficial
• Be proficient using 3D CAD and 2D software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication etc.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Being involved in designing, implementing and overseeing project plans in the Water industry
• Working across all aspects of the project lifecycle
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

Mechanical Design Engineer

A snapshot of your day

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, attending dynamic technical meetings to discuss core engine configurations and customer contracts. Your expertise will ensure that specifications are flawlessly integrated into our systems. You’ll collaborate with engineering design groups, offering valuable insights on configuration and definition topics. Your role will be pivotal in updating systems to maintain visibility of core configurations within the production build plan.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

· Quality Excellence: Be a key contributor to a team dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards in engine configuration, definition drawings, and documentation within our company systems.

· Customer Focus: Play a crucial role in supporting the core engine configuration for product baselines and their implementation in customer contracts.

· Change Management: Maintain database and registers of changes to the core engine and manage interactions seamlessly.

· Visibility Enhancement: Update systems to provide business visibility of core engine configurations in the production build plan.

· Drafting Expertise: Engage in drawing drafting activities, ensuring alignment with expected standards and company processes.

· Networking: Develop a robust network within operational and engineering organizations to share best practices in product definition.

· Continuous Improvement: Support process development and continual improvement projects, driving innovation and efficiency.

· Problem solving: work with multi-functional teams to ensure structured approaches to considering all information and resolve issues.

What You Bring:

· Mechanical Engineering Passion: An early career mechanical engineer with a keen interest in product definition.

· Analytical Mindset: A structured and analytical thinker with an eye for detail.

· Process-Oriented: A pragmatic attitude with a focus on processes.

· Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Teamcentre (PLM2020 and Part-centric structures), and NX. Experience with SAP is a plus.

· Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear instructions.

· Innovative Spirit: A motivation for continual improvement and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Join us in shaping the future of engine configuration and make a lasting impact in a role that combines technical expertise with innovative thinking.

About Siemens Energy

· Commitment to innovation and sustainability in energy transmission.

· Diverse and inclusive workplace with employees from over 130 nationalities.

· Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.

· Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and pension contribution match.

· Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Who is Siemens Energy?

· At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

· Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. ·

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

At Siemens Energy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension, company share scheme, and employee discounts. We also encourage flexibility and innovation in the workplace, supporting agile working arrangements. Join our diverse and inclusive team where your unique talents and perspectives will be celebrated and contribute to our mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy to the world.

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Mechanical Design Manager
Benefits:
• Highly competitive Salary
• Car/Car allowance
• 36 days holiday
• Buy/sell holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
Responsibilities:
• Produce, Monitor and review tender documentation
• Ensure all the tenders and designs are robust and competitive as possible
• Liaise directly with clients, sub-contr.

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