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 documentation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with customers, contractors, the Project Manager, and the wider design team, communicating issues promptly and professionally, and may attend site meetings to represent the company’s culture and values. • Review mechanical specifications, tenders, and project requirements to develop robust, value‑engineered solutions. • Produce high‑quality CAD models, drawing packs, calculations, and technical reports supporting efficient project delivery. • 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 without compromising standards. • Procure materials, obtain quotes for bespoke components, and create accurate Bills of Materials. • Research design options, estimate costs and timescales, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. • Collaborate regularly with customers, contractors, the Project Manager, and the design team, communicating issues promptly. • Attend site meetings as required and represent company culture and values. • Conduct product testing, record, analyse, and interpret test data where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cad modelling
- ▸component design
- ▸dfma
- ▸procurement
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸client collaboration
What You Bring
We are looking for a proactive, technically skilled individual with solid experience in Autodesk Inventor, a proven background in mechanical design, and knowledge of the water industry, electrical wiring regulations, and the Machinery Directive. A minimum of HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline is required, along with familiarity with change management, Kaizen, or organisational excellence principles. • Proficient in Autodesk Inventor/Inventor Professional. • Demonstrated experience in a mechanical design environment. • Knowledge of the water industry and relevant regulations (electrical wiring, Machinery Directive). • Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in engineering or a scientific discipline. • Familiarity with Change Management, Kaizen, or Organisational Excellence principles.
Requirements
- ▸autodesk inventor
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸water industry
- ▸hnc
- ▸change management
- ▸kaizen
Benefits
Galliford Try offers stability and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, supported by a £3.8 billion order book. Employees benefit from a high‑professional environment, strong commitment, and opportunities for growth within an ambitious strategy. Wellbeing is supported through the ‘Be Well’ programme, which provides product discounts, advice, and support. We invest in high‑quality training, leadership development, apprenticeships, and tailored career paths, and our Agile Working programme offers flexibility in when, where, and how you work. Our benefits package includes generous holiday entitlement that increases with service, corporate discounts, Cycle to Work schemes, a comprehensive pension plan, a Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, and private medical options with 24/7 employee assistance. Galliford Try welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hours, or flexible working arrangements and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria and discuss any necessary adjustments. • Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement that increases with service. • Ability to purchase additional holiday days. • Wide range of corporate discounts and Cycle to Work schemes. • Comprehensive pension plan and Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role. • Flexible Agile Working arrangements allowing varied working practices. • Access to ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme and extensive training and development opportunities.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time