Job Title: Mechanical Design Lead
Location: Preston (3 days in office per week - must be commutable to Preston)
Salary: £50,000-£65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible start/finish times (typically between 07:00-18:30)
About Us
We are a values-driven, charitable engineering organisation where profits are donated to charities chosen by our employees. We pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative culture and are committed to both personal and professional development.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Lead to join our team and play a key role in delivering projects within the UU framework for AMP8 and beyond. You will be responsible for producing high-quality mechanical design drawings, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and leading site surveys with clients. As a design lead, you will also review engineering drawings, guide and mentor team members, and ensure technical excellence throughout the design process.
Key Responsibilities
* Create detailed mechanical design drawings in accordance with project guidelines and standards.
* Lead and review mechanical design deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams, site engineers, and clients.
* Conduct and lead site surveys to gather essential project information.
* Provide technical support and mentorship to design team members.
* Communicate confidently with stakeholders across all levels to capture project requirements and resolve queries.
* Support project documentation, including P&IDs, MCC & control panel layouts, piping layouts, and other design deliverables.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in mechanical design engineering.
* Strong communicator – a "people person" able to work confidently with a variety of personalities and stakeholder groups.
* Experience leading teams and supporting technical queries.
* Extensive exposure to the water treatment or wastewater industries is essential.
* Experience working for a design and build contractor (preferably Tier 1).
* Comfortable liaising with clients to efficiently capture project requirements.
* A proactive self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
* Senior level proficiency in AutoCAD (Mechanical).
* Experience with mechanical design activities including P&IDs, control panels, MCCs, piping layouts, and associated documentation.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Salary sacrifice BUPA healthcare scheme
* Performance-based bonus scheme (dependent on company and personal contributions)
* 6.5% employer pension contribution
* Upskilling and professional development opportunities
* 4 weeks full sick pay
* Enhanced paid family leave
* Fantastic company culture
* Charitable organisation – profits donated to charities of employees' choice
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