Mechanical Design Lead

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