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) Company car 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