23 mechanical design engineer jobs found in London

Scope: Full Time, Employed Model: Fully Onsite Location: Switzerland (relocation assistance provided) We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer with proven aerospace industry experience and deep expertise in thermodynamics to join our advanced engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on designing high‑performance aerospace components and solving complex thermal and mechanical challenges. Responsibilities: Perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and damage‑tolerance analyses for cabin installations and aircraft modifications. Improve analysis workflows and support efficient cooperation with Mechanical Design Engineering. Ensure all work meets applicable certification requirements and compliance standards. Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to deliver accurate structural substantiation. Review drawings and design data for structural integrity; provide feedback or approval as needed....

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location : London (Hybrid) Employment Type : Full-time Sector : Water & Wastewater Infrastructure About the Role Our client, a leading engineering and design‑build delivery partner in the UK water sector, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their mechanical engineering team. This hybrid role involves delivering high‑quality mechanical design solutions on major water and wastewater projects. Key Responsibilities • Develop cost‑effective mechanical design layouts meeting specification, safety, and constructability standards. • Evaluate whole‑life design costs including design hours, material selection, buildability, and cross‑discipline impacts. • Ensure consistent use of standard design practices across projects. • Support proposals with engineering estimates and feedback. • Lead multidisciplinary coordination to ensure fully integrated design delivery. • Maintain high standards in...

Scope: Full Time, Employed Model: Fully Onsite Location: Switzerland (relocation assistance provided) We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer with proven aerospace industry experience and deep expertise in thermodynamics to join our advanced engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on designing high‑performance aerospace components and solving complex thermal and mechanical challenges. Responsibilities: Perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and damage‑tolerance analyses for cabin installations and aircraft modifications. Improve analysis workflows and support efficient cooperation with Mechanical Design Engineering. Ensure all work meets applicable certification requirements and compliance standards. Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to deliver accurate structural substantiation. Review drawings and design data for structural integrity; provide feedback or approval as needed....

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Location : London (Hybrid) Employment Type : Full-time Sector : Water & Wastewater Infrastructure About the Role Our client, a leading engineering and design‑build delivery partner in the UK water sector, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their mechanical engineering team. This hybrid role involves delivering high‑quality mechanical design solutions on major water and wastewater projects. Key Responsibilities • Develop cost‑effective mechanical design layouts meeting specification, safety, and constructability standards. • Evaluate whole‑life design costs including design hours, material selection, buildability, and cross‑discipline impacts. • Ensure consistent use of standard design practices across projects. • Support proposals with engineering estimates and feedback. • Lead multidisciplinary coordination to ensure fully integrated design delivery. • Maintain high standards in...

Mechanical Design Engineer                                                                     Permanent Full-Time Salary – Circa £40,000 DOE  Location – Office based in Hertfordshire Join a leading employee-owned specialist with over three decades of expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality, cutting-edge environmental and temperature testing equipment. They provide a range of engineering solutions, from off-the-shelf units to complex, bespoke "start-from-scratch" projects, serving the aerospace, defence, and medical industries. They have formed strong partnerships with prestigious companies such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer proficient in SolidWorks, specifically within Sheet Metal and Weldment environments. As the company brings its mechanical design in-house to eliminate production bottlenecks, they need a designer with a strong shop-floor background. You will bridge the gap between...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery £40,000 - £48,000 + Flexitime + Overtime (At 1.5x Pay)+ Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours Aldershot - Commutable From: Farnborough, Farnham, Guildford & Woking Do you have mechanical design experience within a machinery, engineering or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role within a leading bespoke machinery manufacturer who are offering overtime to increase your earnings, first class training and excellent development opportunities? Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a design engineer to join the team, working out of their state of the art facility near Aldershot. The successful applicant will get the chance to work on extremely exciting projects for customers worldwide wide, liaising with the design, projects and manufacturing teams. You will be designing bespoke, special purpose machinery for customers across the globe, servicing a range of industries...

Ready to lead the future of engineering? We’re looking for a  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  who thrives on innovation and solving complex challenges. Join us and help shape the ‘Intelligent Client’ that will drive our AMP8 ambitions and beyond. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of mechanical design in the water and wastewater industry—leading high-impact projects, collaborating with expert teams, and ensuring designs meet the highest standards. You’ll investigate root causes, influence project direction with your technical expertise, and pioneer new technologies through cutting-edge research. This is your chance to help build a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering and support the development of a sustainable talent pipeline—from graduates to industry leaders. Be part of Thames Water’s engineering transformation. Apply now and make your mark on AMP8 and beyond. What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Complete the design of complex...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Ready to lead the future of engineering? We’re looking for a  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  who thrives on innovation and solving complex challenges. Join us and help shape the ‘Intelligent Client’ that will drive our AMP8 ambitions and beyond. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of mechanical design in the water and wastewater industry—leading high-impact projects, collaborating with expert teams, and ensuring designs meet the highest standards. You’ll investigate root causes, influence project direction with your technical expertise, and pioneer new technologies through cutting-edge research. This is your chance to help build a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering and support the development of a sustainable talent pipeline—from graduates to industry leaders. Be part of Thames Water’s engineering transformation. Apply now and make your mark on AMP8 and beyond. What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Complete the design of complex...

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take that next step in your career? Do you want to work on exceptionally varied and diverse projects?  As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our significantly experienced and talented Engineering Team based at our Reading office.  Our client list includes Education, commercial, retail, industrial, leisure and many more. As a Mechanical Engineer at Ridge, you will be exposed to many sectors and many cultures. Building services engineers design, install and maintain the services that are needed to allow the building to do what it's designed to.  What you need to do to be effective in this role: Working as part of a design team delivering detailed design  Liaising closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams  Attending a range of project group...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Industrial Equipment Heavy Engineering | Stress Analysis | 3D CAD We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team designing heavy-duty industrial mechanical equipment used in demanding environments . This role is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong fundamentals in mechanical design, stress calculations and heavy machinery . You will play a key role in the design and development of large mechanical components and assemblies , ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable and capable of operating in high-load industrial applications. Key Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates should have: Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design engineering Experience designing industrial machinery or heavy mechanical equipment Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals Ability to perform manual stress and load...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Industrial Equipment Heavy Engineering | Stress Analysis | 3D CAD We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team designing heavy-duty industrial mechanical equipment used in demanding environments . This role is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong fundamentals in mechanical design, stress calculations and heavy machinery . You will play a key role in the design and development of large mechanical components and assemblies , ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable and capable of operating in high-load industrial applications. Key Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates should have: Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design engineering Experience designing industrial machinery or heavy mechanical equipment Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals Ability to perform manual stress and load...

Contractor/Temp Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering Ampthill - Bedfordshire About the Role We are urgently seeking to recruit a  Mechanical Design Engineer , initially on a 12 month contract basis to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the duties of the Engineering department, including design, prototyping, design proving, engineering documentation, and supporting calculations. This role demands a high level of innovative thinking and the ability to synthesise ideas into functioning and manufacturable products that are compliant to design specifications and applicable legislation. Working within a team of engineers and Design Authorities to design and develop high integrity components, complex mechanisms and linkages that will function and be durable in challenging military environments. Responsibilities and Duties: Use requirements specifications and a...

We are a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in innovative, sustainable, and efficient design solutions across various sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial projects. With a growing portfolio of exciting projects, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to our success. Role Overview As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a lead role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients, project teams, and other disciplines to ensure the successful execution of projects, from concept to completion. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership: Produce detailed mechanical designs, including HVAC systems, plumbing, heating, and ventilation solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Project Management: Oversee the delivery of electrical engineering projects,...

Mechanical Design Engineer Location : Kent (Hybrid) Employment Type : Full-time Sector : Water Treatment / Environmental Engineering Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of high‑quality engineering design services on water and wastewater treatment projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, producing safe, efficient, and cost‑effective mechanical design solutions. Key Responsibilities • Produce mechanical design layouts that are cost‑effective and meet project specifications and buildability requirements. • Ensure standardised design practices are applied consistently across projects. • Provide estimates and technical input to proposals and tender stages. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated design delivery. • Ensure all designs address environmental and health and safety standards. About You • Understanding of water and sewage treatment processes. • Minimum HND in a...

Mechanical Design Engineer Location : Kent (Hybrid) Employment Type : Full-time Sector : Water Treatment / Environmental Engineering Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of high‑quality engineering design services on water and wastewater treatment projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, producing safe, efficient, and cost‑effective mechanical design solutions. Key Responsibilities • Produce mechanical design layouts that are cost‑effective and meet project specifications and buildability requirements. • Ensure standardised design practices are applied consistently across projects. • Provide estimates and technical input to proposals and tender stages. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated design delivery. • Ensure all designs address environmental and health and safety standards. About You • Understanding of water and sewage treatment processes. • Minimum HND in a...

Our engineering design team is experiencing substantial growth and we are opening new design hubs through the UK and are now recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers of all levels, to join our team. Working as a valued part of our professional multi-discipline design team, Mechanical Design Engineers are responsible for providing the detailed design of energy and water projects in the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, duties include: Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production design deliverables for water, wastewater and bio solids treatment plants Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings Project managing third party designs and...

Job Description As an Lead   Electric Motor Design Engineer , you will join our London  team to support our activities within the  Aerospace  sector.  You will be working on complex R&D and R&T engineering programmes focused on the development and maturation of mechanical product solutions from concept through to validation. The projects involve multi-disciplinary collaboration within regulated, high-integrity environments, requiring robust, cost-effective designs that are suitable for manufacture and long-term operational use. Location: London On Site: Hybrid Clearance: Not required Experience Level: Senior level Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the mechanical design of rotating electric motor systems for EV and electrified powertrain applications Deliver robust mechanical design solutions across R&D / R&T programmes, from concept through to validation Act as technical authority for mechanical designs, reviewing and...