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Mechanical Design Engineer

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
3 weeks ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer, upto £45K, Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

  • Rapidly growing multi-site engineering consulting business providing expert mechanical design, engineering, and project management expertise to the energy and utilities sectors for the net-zero era.

  • Salary commensurate with experience (up to approx. £45K as a guide) + 10-20% annual bonus + pension + 25 days holiday (bank holidays in addition) + private health + gym membership.

  • Modern offices, hybrid working flexibility, vibrant and growing team.

Do you want to join a business passionate about the development and progression of their people?

Would you enjoy a flexible and hybrid working pattern with an early finish on a Friday?

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer with some experience of cathodic protection to work at the forefront of the UKs next-generation energy infrastructure.

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Working on high pressure pipeline and plant systems projects.

  • Providing project control from initial approval through to commissioning and handover.

  • Preparing project plans to ensure work is carried out in accordance with client requirements.

  • Providing engineering designs, ensuring good engineering practices are maintained.

  • Undertake site surveys and provide analysis of findings within technical reports.

  • Apply professional engineering principles, judgement, and innovative thinking to design projects.

Your background as a Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Previous experience of working within a mechanical design focussed role combined with a strong understanding of the principals of mechanical engineering.

  • Previous experience in of working within the gas transmission or plant systems or a similar regulated industry sector would be advantageous.

  • You will be degree qualified (2:1 and above classification) in a Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

This Mechanical Design Engineer job is commutable from Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Burton-on-Trent, Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Tamworth, Hinckley, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire.

To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.


Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.


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