Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Rse

The Role

Overview

Lead mechanical design engineer for water/wastewater projects, focusing on low‑carbon solutions

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • mechanical design
  • technical guidance
  • talent mentoring
  • client meetings
  • compliance assurance

Tasks

-Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams. -Taking the lead on the development of Mechanical design deliverables by you and your team. -Providing technical guidance on Mechanical matters to the wider project team and Senior Management. -Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent. -Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements. -Ensure compliance with Client specification and current regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • plant commissioning
  • uk driving
  • mechanical engineering
  • feed
  • design management
  • chartered engineer

What You Bring

-Experience of plant commissioning and/or plant operation is preferrable. -Full UK Driving Licence -Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. -Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable. -Design management/lead experience. -Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively. -Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater sector. -Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferrable.

Benefits

-A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go -Discounted National Gym Membership -EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme -Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse -Industry leading salary -Car allowance -Cycle to Work -Professional Fees Paid -Employee Discount Platform -Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service -Company Pension Scheme -Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme -Company car allowance

The Company

About Rse

-It evolved into a full‑service innovator, designing, fabricating and commissioning modular water treatment plants across the UK. -Its financial growth is anchored in delivering award‑winning, cost‑efficient engineered plants, often via offsite assembly and pre‑commissioning. -Typical projects range from ceramic membrane filtration to bespoke ultrafiltration and ion‑exchange systems for water and wastewater. -RSE’s Innovations Hub adapts breakthrough tech—like MABR, nature‑based and zero‑chemical systems—from renewables and other sectors. -It stands out with transportable, 3D‑BIM‑designed plants assembled in clean‑factory settings, minimizing onsite disruption. -Facilities span from Inverness to London, enabling rapid deployment of modular solutions for varied urban and rural clients.

Sector Specialisms

Medical Technologies

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Science and Education

Food and Beverage

Oil and Gas

Land Development

Water and Sewer

Commercial Site Design

Industrial Site Design

Healthcare Site Design

Roadway

Asphalt Pavement

Site Clearing and Grubbing

Complete Streets Planning and Design

Drainage

Road and Bridge Design

High Voltage Electrical

Pressure Vessels

Atmospheric Tanks

Columns

Large Diameter Pipe

Custom Fabrication

Energy

Infrastructure