Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
£55-60k + Pension, Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus
Tyne & Wear
Ref: 25335
A specialist engineering consultancy delivering bespoke subsea and marine equipment is looking to recruit a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team.
This is a key hire into a small, highly experienced group of engineers with strong roots in the North East subsea sector. The business was founded by engineers with a passion for keeping high-quality engineering in the region.
With a rapidly growing order book and projects moving quickly from concept to delivery, this role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of complex, one-off mechanical systems.
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Role:
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the full lifecycle design of bespoke subsea equipment, working from initial concept through to manufacture, test, and deployment.
Leading concept and detailed design of complex mechanical systems
Performing hand calculations and stress analysis
Taking ownership of full project delivery, not just isolated design packages
Supporting manufacture, assembly, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Producing and reviewing technical documentation
Acting as a technical point of contact for clients
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers within the team
Conducting peer reviews and contributing to engineering standards
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - The Person:
This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into — or already operating at — a senior/lead level within a small, high-performing engineering team.
~5+ years’ experience in mechanical design within subsea, marine, or oil & gas
Proven experience delivering full lifecycle projects (concept → manufacture)
Strong capability in hand calculations and stress analysis
Experience designing fabricated structures and mechanical systems
Background in companies such as subsea OEMs or specialist engineering firms
CAD experience (Inventor ideal, SolidWorks also suitable)
Strong communication skills and ability to work closely within a small team
A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership
An excellent opportunity to work on genuinely bespoke, complex equipment as part of a team who are passionate about what they do within a relaxed and friendly environment.
Located in Tyne & Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.
For further information call Sarah Clarke
AE1