Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Design mechanical assemblies for water treatment systems, creating CAD models and specifications.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Review mechanical specifications, tenders and project requirements to develop robust, value‑engineered solutions. • Produce high‑quality CAD models, drawings, design documentation, calculations and technical reports. • Design components such as GRP water‑treatment kiosks, storage tanks, pump cabinets, pipework systems and structural frameworks. • Apply Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) and value‑engineering principles while maintaining standards. • Procure materials, obtain quotes for bespoke components and generate accurate Bills of Materials. • Research design solutions, estimate costs and schedules, and ensure projects stay on time and within budget. • Collaborate with customers, contractors, project managers and the wider design team, communicating issues promptly. • Attend site meetings as required and represent the company's culture and values. • Conduct product testing, evaluate results and analyse test data where applicable. • Participate in Cycle to Work schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad modelling
- ▸component design
- ▸dfma
- ▸procurement
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸product testing
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will be passionate, proactive and technically skilled, holding at least an HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline and possessing solid experience in mechanical design within the water sector. • Demonstrate solid experience using Autodesk Inventor/Inventor Professional. • Possess proven experience in a mechanical design environment. • Have knowledge of the water industry. • Understand electrical wiring regulations and the Machinery Directive. • Hold at least an HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline. • Be familiar with Change Management, Kaizen or Organisational Excellence principles.
Requirements
- ▸inventor
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸water industry
- ▸hnc
- ▸change management
- ▸proactive
Benefits
Galliford Try boasts an order book exceeding £3.8 billion, making it one of the industry's leading principal contractors. Employees benefit from the ‘Be Well’ programme, extensive training and development initiatives, and an Agile Working approach that offers flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. Galliford Try is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering flexible working arrangements, and providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Applications are welcomed from individuals seeking full‑time, reduced‑hour or flexible contracts. • Enjoy generous holiday entitlement that increases with service years, with the option to purchase additional holidays. • Access a wide range of corporate discounts. • Receive a comprehensive pension plan. • Join a regular Save as You Earn share‑purchase scheme. • Benefit from private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance support. • Obtain paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time