230 mechanical design engineer jobs found in Didcot

About the Role We now have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a 4-year fixed term contract, to provide mechanical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility Responsibilities will include Working closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for projects. Developing and applying expertise in technologies including ultra-high vacuum systems, stable support structures, precision mechanisms, cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant. Producing concept designs, layouts, assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing AutoCAD and Creo software. Carrying out calculations and FEA as competence and supervision allow. Assisting with / procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers. About You You will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics or equivalent in relevant discipline. Demonstrate industry...

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Bonus + Hybrid working + Flexible hours + Chartership Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours Abingdon, Oxfordshire Are you a Junior Engineer with ambitions to develop into a Senior Mechanical Design engineer within a highly regulated and technically interesting sector? Would you like to work for a company that offers full industry training, support to chartership as well as hybrid working and a lucrative bonus scheme? Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a junior design engineer to join the team at their facility in Abingdon. The successful applicant will be joining an experienced design team and will gain exposure to highly regulated sectors such as nuclear and defence. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that prioritises employee retention, training and development, whilst offering a clear pathway and support to reach chartered status if desired. We are looking for a junior engineer...

Senior to Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Oxford | Low Carbon Projects, Heritage Refurbishments, Progression Opportunity A well-established, independent building services consultancy in Oxford is looking to strengthen their mechanical team with an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer. Known for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions across heritage, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, this team combines mechanical, electrical, lighting, Passivhaus, and building physics expertise under one roof. With a strong pipeline of work and ongoing investment in their people, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role with long-term progression potential. 🛠️ Role Overview: Lead or support mechanical design from RIBA Stage 2 through to handover, including detailed HVAC, hot and cold-water systems, and sustainable design strategies Collaborate with clients, architects, and internal teams to develop low-energy,...

Senior to Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Oxford | Low Carbon Projects, Heritage Refurbishments, Progression Opportunity A well-established, independent building services consultancy in Oxford is looking to strengthen their mechanical team with an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer. Known for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions across heritage, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, this team combines mechanical, electrical, lighting, Passivhaus, and building physics expertise under one roof. With a strong pipeline of work and ongoing investment in their people, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role with long-term progression potential. 🛠️ Role Overview: Lead or support mechanical design from RIBA Stage 2 through to handover, including detailed HVAC, hot and cold-water systems, and sustainable design strategies Collaborate with clients, architects, and internal teams to develop low-energy,...

Senior to Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Oxford | Low Carbon Projects, Heritage Refurbishments, Progression Opportunity A well-established, independent building services consultancy in Oxford is looking to strengthen their mechanical team with an experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer. Known for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions across heritage, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, this team combines mechanical, electrical, lighting, Passivhaus, and building physics expertise under one roof. With a strong pipeline of work and ongoing investment in their people, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role with long-term progression potential. 🛠️ Role Overview: Lead or support mechanical design from RIBA Stage 2 through to handover, including detailed HVAC, hot and cold-water systems, and sustainable design strategies Collaborate with clients, architects, and internal teams to develop low-energy,...

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...

Lead the Future of Water Engineering – Become Our Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Are you ready to shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure? As our  Principal Mechanical Design Engineer , you’ll take the lead in driving innovation, setting engineering standards, and mentoring a talented team of professionals. This is more than a technical role — it’s a strategic opportunity to become the ‘Intelligent Client’ at the heart of our AMP8 ambitions and beyond. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering sustainable, high-performing assets that make a real difference to communities and the environment. What you’ll be doing as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Set precise technical requirements with Project Definition Briefs for strong project foundations. Refine Technical Asset Standards to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness. Uphold engineering standards in Mechanical Engineering to optimise asset performance. Lead the development of...

Lead the Future of Water Engineering – Become Our Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Are you ready to shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure? As our  Principal Mechanical Design Engineer , you’ll take the lead in driving innovation, setting engineering standards, and mentoring a talented team of professionals. This is more than a technical role — it’s a strategic opportunity to become the ‘Intelligent Client’ at the heart of our AMP8 ambitions and beyond. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering sustainable, high-performing assets that make a real difference to communities and the environment. What you’ll be doing as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Set precise technical requirements with Project Definition Briefs for strong project foundations. Refine Technical Asset Standards to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness. Uphold engineering standards in Mechanical Engineering to optimise asset performance. Lead the development of...

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...

Lead the Future of Water Engineering – Become Our Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Are you ready to shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure? As our  Principal Mechanical Design Engineer , you’ll take the lead in driving innovation, setting engineering standards, and mentoring a talented team of professionals. This is more than a technical role — it’s a strategic opportunity to become the ‘Intelligent Client’ at the heart of our AMP8 ambitions and beyond. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering sustainable, high-performing assets that make a real difference to communities and the environment. What you’ll be doing as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Set precise technical requirements with Project Definition Briefs for strong project foundations. Refine Technical Asset Standards to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness. Uphold engineering standards in Mechanical Engineering to optimise asset performance. Lead the development of...

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...

Mechanical Design Engineer - (Wastewater Treatment Projects) About Glanua Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, Uisce Eireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.  Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration,...

Are you a creative, self-motivated, and forward-thinking Mechanical Design Engineer, looking for a challenge? Looking for a company where you can grow and where you’re offered support? If you’re nodding along, let’s explore this opportunity!The CompanyThis company provides single, multiple and full multidisciplinary services within the public and private sectors over the majority of industry disciplines. Their commissions range from large-scale new build and refurbishment projects to smaller value design, survey and construction work. Sustainability is a central theme to all of their work. They can deliver innovative and practical energy-saving designs or assist clients with reducing the carbon footprint of their existing building stock.Their aim is to develop long term relationships with clients and as such they look to deliver excellence through their talented work force, operating in a flexible and reliable manner. Clients can access a comprehensive range of specialist skills...

A Buckinghamshire-based Engineering firm that pioneers the Defence and Avionics industry are on the hunt for its next  Mechanical Design Engineer. With over 75 years in the industry of innovative design and complex systems, the business is looking to further expand their growing team! Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:   Mechanical Design of New Product Development (Full product Life-cycle) Produced Detailed Designs using 3D CAD (Ideally SolidWorks but open to other CAD packages) Concept Generation Use FEA and CFD tools to simulate in-flight loading and to prove designs Generate and amend drawings and documentation to appropriate standards including BS8888 Produce Documentation to support Development Continuous Improvement of Processes and Tools   Skills and Requirements of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Mechanical Engineer undergraduate degree (or similar). Full Product Life-cycle Design Experience. Experience in running or...

Materials Analysis is an Oxford Instruments Business Unit that manages our Electron Microscopy and Mechanical Microscopy products, Atomic Force Microscopes, Raman Microscopes and Benchtop NMR Products. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.   We are looking for a  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  to join our Product Development team.   This role is ideal if… You are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer whose main purpose is the mechanical design and detailing of high precision new parts, sub-assemblies You are proficient at leading the mechanical design of new products, sub-systems, assemblies, and customer solutions. You are comfortable with having the authority to work...

Materials Analysis is an Oxford Instruments Business Unit that manages our Electron Microscopy and Mechanical Microscopy products, Atomic Force Microscopes, Raman Microscopes and Benchtop NMR Products. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  to join our Product Development team. This role is ideal if… You are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer whose main purpose is the mechanical design and detailing of high precision new parts, sub-assemblies You are proficient at leading the mechanical design of new products, sub-systems, assemblies, and customer solutions. You are comfortable with having the authority to work independently...

Prodrive Advanced Technology design, develop and produce solutions that enhance our client’s projects and solve their technical challenges. We specialise in active aero systems, intelligent interiors and niche vehicles across automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. Our capabilities span across a wide range of functions including system integration, design engineering, electronics and electrical systems, and chassis engineering. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and mature components of mechanical systems, from concept through to production and to take ownership of mechanical systems and components across projects, ensuring technical delivery to time, cost and quality targets. Projects are likely to be fully vehicle or mechatronics related, with a focus on the design, development and production of full system solutions Key Responsibilities: Responsible for detailed design of specified hardware, ensuring they are engineered to meet the...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services Consultancy Location: Winchester (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a respected building services consultancy with 45 years’ experience delivering sustainable, value-driven engineering solutions. Based in Winchester, this role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical systems design on projects ranging from residential and commercial to healthcare, education, and industrial developments, including schemes valued up to £100m. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of mechanical design delivery, mentor junior engineers, and ensure integrated, low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and domestic water systems from feasibility to construction Produce 2D and 3D coordinated outputs using AutoCAD...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services Consultancy Location: Winchester (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a respected building services consultancy with 45 years’ experience delivering sustainable, value-driven engineering solutions. Based in Winchester, this role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical systems design on projects ranging from residential and commercial to healthcare, education, and industrial developments, including schemes valued up to £100m. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of mechanical design delivery, mentor junior engineers, and ensure integrated, low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and domestic water systems from feasibility to construction Produce 2D and 3D coordinated outputs using AutoCAD...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services Consultancy Location: Winchester (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a respected building services consultancy with 45 years’ experience delivering sustainable, value-driven engineering solutions. Based in Winchester, this role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical systems design on projects ranging from residential and commercial to healthcare, education, and industrial developments, including schemes valued up to £100m. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of mechanical design delivery, mentor junior engineers, and ensure integrated, low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and domestic water systems from feasibility to construction Produce 2D and 3D coordinated outputs using AutoCAD...