33 senior mechanical design engineer jobs found in Bristol

Job Description Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on leading the way on solving difficult engineering problems? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to rapidly progress your technical leadership skills to the next level, heading up multi-disciplinary projects? If so, you might enjoy solving the energy industry’s most important mechanical engineering conundrums for a multitude of energy systems across a variety of clients. You could be Managing exciting projects designing test rigs in support of the development of the UKs nuclear fusion capabilities, carrying out structural integrity assessment of primary plant (for both civil and defence applications) to keep existing fleet generating, designing high integrity structures for new nuclear establishments, or leading one of many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net zero portfolio. You’re likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously, so enjoying...

Job Description Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on solving difficult engineering problems? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to rapidly progress into leadership positions, heading up projects and guiding junior engineers? If so, you might enjoy solving the energy industry’s most important mechanical engineering conundrums for a multitude of energy systems across a variety of clients. You could be designing test rigs in support of the development of the UKs nuclear fusion capabilities, carrying out structural integrity assessment of primary plant (for both civil and defence applications) to keep existing fleet generating, designing high integrity structures for new nuclear establishments, or leading one of many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net zero portfolio. You’re likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously, so enjoying being adaptable is a must! The constant in this role is the...

The UK&I energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. Here's your chance to be at the heart of it all. Are you a passionate experienced Electrical Engineer with experience of working with HV and EHV voltages with experience of working with UK requirements/regulations? We are looking to recruit experienced Electrical Design Engineers at varying level of seniority from Experienced (ideally Chartered), to Senior, Principal and Senior Principal levels) to join the team across the UK. You will have the opportunity to get involved in wide range of projects including energy from waste, solar, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, LVAC, pump stations, etc. For more info on our projects, hear what our team have to say here . As a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in all aspects of projects, from...

Overview Stirling Dynamics is recruiting Principal and Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to join the Software & Electronic Hardware team. Due to recent contract wins and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking for a talented and experienced electronics design engineer to join our team to work with us delivering complex electronic based solution for electro-mechanical products, projects, and services to the world's leading Aerospace & Defence companies. This role is to fill a position in the dynamic multi discipline team developing electro-mechanical based systems for Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing Aircraft (EVTOL). This role will be based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required however as part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to work a hybrid working model. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for producing...

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description...

Job Description Lead Electronics Design Engineer Wotton under Edge up to £60,000 depending on experience Renishaw’s Machine Tool Products leads the market in delivering innovative, high accuracy measurement solutions to CNC machining processes around the world. Our patented touch trigger probe technology was first employed to measure intricate components for Concorde engines; today (and many iterations later) our products are the benchmark in high precision engineering for manufacturing hundreds of everyday items like mobile phones and laptops through to car and aircraft parts. There’s a good chance our probes were involved in the production of the device you are reading this on. A position has become available for a Lead/Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join a talented multi-disciplined team in the Machine Tool Products Division (MPD). The team is currently responsible the electronics design of new machine tool products and have skills in Low Power (Battery)...

About the Role To help support Amentum’s worldwide $14B F25 forward looking workload and our portfolio of complex and exciting geotechnical projects within the Defence, Nuclear Power, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure industries, we are now looking to grow our Ground Engineering capabilities within the UK and are seeking to recruit Geotechnical Design Engineers at a range of experience levels including: Geotechnical Design Engineer Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer (Chartered or approaching).  We are operating under flexible working arrangements, with a mixture of office-based and home working environments. Bristol office would be the preferred base-office, although other offices, such as Oxford, Reading, London or Glasgow etc can also be considered. As a Ground Engineering Professional within Amentum, you will play a critical role in managing ground risk by delivering geotechnical assessment, analysis, design and construction supervision to a...

If you’re ready to launch a meaningful career in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, applications are now open for Building Services Design Engineer Apprentices to join our Autumn 2026  ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme. As part of our  ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme  you benefit from a permanent contract and salary while you work towards a degree that we fund. Your first two years with us follows a structured programme giving you the perfect blend of education, hands-on experience and professional development. Building services engineers are responsible for ensuring that the electrical, mechanical and other systems within buildings work effectively and efficiently.  Well-designed and maintained building services systems are essential in supporting people with their busy lives and help them maximise the benefits from their built environment. Our design approach to Building Services Engineering is to understand the client’s brief, interrogate the needs and...

Job Title – Process Principal Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) Location  – Warrington/Annesley/Plymouth/Grangemouth/Rickmansworth / Bristol/Stafford/Normanton/ Indian Queens (The role can be based out of any of these locations) About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.  Our Environment Business...

Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for exciting new challenges? Enter our talent pool for future opportunities! The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. Due to continued growth, we are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers. We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally Principal/Senior Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc. The role is to work as part of the Cable team on electrical...

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, private medical cover, flexible & hybrid working About the Role We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic building services consultancy in Bristol, renowned for delivering low-energy, sustainable designs. This role offers the opportunity to work on award-winning projects across education, arts, leisure, commercial, and residential sectors, with a particular emphasis on the conservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. As an Electrical Design Engineer , you will take a lead role in designing and specifying electrical systems, ensuring high standards of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated, environmentally responsible building services solutions. Key Responsibilities Design &...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title – Process Senior Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) Location  – Can Be Based From; Warrington, Nottingham, Plymouth, Grangemouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Rickmansworth, Normanton or Stafford About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the...

The role This is a unique opportunity to leverage your silicon design skills on cutting-edge technology. At Imagination Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We create foundational building blocks for market-leading Graphics Processors, powering the next generation of mobile, smart, and connected technologies. As a Principal GPU HW Design Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, debugging, and optimising complex hardware modules to achieve superior performance, efficiency, and reliability. You will: Collaborate with design, verification, and validation teams to develop advanced silicon solutions. Prepare detailed microarchitecture design specifications and execution plans aligned with project goals. Perform in-depth analysis and optimization of complex circuits, balancing frequency speed, area, power, and performance. Participate in design reviews, providing insightful recommendations for improvement. Maintain and enhance the design...

Are you a talented Experienced Civil Design Engineer with a passion for the energy sector? Do you want to deliver sustainable projects that make a difference in the face of unprecedented challenges? The UK&I energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. Here's your chance to be at the heart of it all. We are interested in speaking with Principal Civil Design Engineers with experience in the Energy/Power sector to join us in any of our offices across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include Energy from Waste, Solar, Interconnectors, Windfarms, Substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, connections schemes, etc. You would be joining a growing and collaborative team, working in partnership with a variety of clients to...

The role This is a unique opportunity to leverage your silicon design skills on cutting-edge technology. At Imagination Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We create foundational building blocks for market-leading Graphics Processors, powering the next generation of mobile, smart, and connected technologies. As a Staff GPU HW Design Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, debugging, and optimising complex hardware modules to achieve superior performance, efficiency, and reliability. You will: Collaborate with design, verification, and validation teams to develop advanced silicon solutions. Prepare detailed microarchitecture design specifications and execution plans aligned with project goals. Perform in-depth analysis and optimization of complex circuits, balancing frequency speed, area, power, and performance. Participate in design reviews, providing insightful recommendations for improvement. Maintain and enhance the design...

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, private medical cover, flexible & hybrid working About the Role We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic building services consultancy in Bristol, renowned for delivering low-energy, sustainable designs. This role offers the opportunity to work on award-winning projects across education, arts, leisure, commercial, and residential sectors, with a particular emphasis on the conservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. As an Electrical Design Engineer , you will take a lead role in designing and specifying electrical systems, ensuring high standards of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated, environmentally responsible building services solutions. Key Responsibilities Design &...

Joining Arup   Arup undertakes transmission and distribution design projects across the globe. In the UK we deliver concept through to detail design for a wide range of clients including established asset owners and new market entrants (interconnectors, private wire schemes etc).  As an example, Arup recently formed a joint venture with AECOM to serve as the design and consenting service partner for the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. Over a period of 8–12 years, Arup will help deliver key aspects of the transmission grid transformation, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon energy network for the future. This is the UK’s major grid modernisation programme, set to deliver five times more electricity infrastructure than has been built in the past three decades. These projects, part of the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, will enhance the country’s energy backbone, supporting planned renewable developments such as wind farms in the North Sea...

Are you an aspiring engineer looking to make a difference to the world around you? Do you want the chance to grow, learn, and be supported by industry leaders? This ever-changing world will be shaped by the buildings put into it; and we know it’s often the newest minds who have the brightest ideas. These days, engineering is a lot more than pipes and wires; we look at the building as a whole and are involved in every stage, from initial client discussions right through to construction and even the building’s ongoing performance. We collaborate with colleagues, architects, and other construction professionals, playing a critical role in every building’s design. What might you be doing? As a Building Services Engineer Apprentice, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You’ll learn to... Work on live projects – click to view our exciting projects Produce detailed designs and drawings Use the latest...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title: Electrical Principal Design Engineer Location: UK Wide Division: Infrastructure – Environment Reports to: Design Delivery Manager About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering vital infrastructure that creates lasting value for communities. As a FTSE organisation employing over , people, we offer long-term stability, technically challenging projects and genuine career development across our Infrastructure, Building and Specialist Services divisions. Our Infrastructure – Environment Business Following several strategic acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier contractor operating in the UK Water and...

The role This is a unique opportunity to leverage your silicon design skills on cutting-edge technology. At Imagination Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We create foundational building blocks for market-leading Graphics Processors, powering the next generation of mobile, smart, and connected technologies. As a Senior GPU HW Design Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, debugging, and optimising complex hardware modules to achieve superior performance, efficiency, and reliability. You will: Collaborate with design, verification, and validation teams to develop advanced silicon solutions. Prepare detailed microarchitecture design specifications and execution plans aligned with project goals. Perform in-depth analysis and optimization of complex circuits, balancing frequency speed, area, power, and performance. Participate in design reviews, providing insightful recommendations for improvement. Maintain and enhance the design...