Mechanical Design Engineer
11 hours ago
City of London
Mechanical Design Engineer | Power Generation/Generator Systems Join a leader in sustainable power and critical infrastructure solutions, delivering innovative energy systems for data centres and essential industries. Be part of a team that combines engineering excellence with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of reliable power. Benefits • Private health insurance, • Performance-related bonus, • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Birthday leave, • Pension scheme, • Hybrid / flexible working options Key Responsibilities • Assist in the creation of technical packages to enable tender of projects, • Act as the mechanical design authority for Generator projects, ensuring all mechanical packages meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements., • Lead and assure the delivery of mechanical engineering designs for projects and proposals, providing clear technical direction and governance., • Drive high standards of engineering quality, consistency, and compliance across all mechanical deliverables., • Support the development of engineering standards, processes, and best practices, embedding lessons learned and continuous improvement., • Provide senior technical support to project, commercial, and business development teams to enable successful project execution and bid outcomes, • Provide early-stage technical input and support to the Engineering Department in the specification and design of Generator systems, with a focus on mechanical packages., • Take responsibility for the specification, design, and delivery of mechanical packages on Generator projects from concept through to project handover and completion., • Produce and review engineering deliverables including design calculations, drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, procedures, and associated test documentation., • Provide the Sales department with critical support to support decision making, • Prepare technical proposals, submissions, scopes of work, procedures, and engineering studies in support of project and business development activities., • Interface with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure alignment on technical requirements and deliverables., • Attend Factory Witness Tests (FWT) of generators UK and Europe, supporting client inspections and technical acceptance., • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering function, including lessons learned, standardisation, and best practice development., • Undertake additional departmental or business activities as required to support overall company objectives. Key Requirements • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward chartership preferred., • Significant experience in mechanical design and technical authority roles within generator systems, power generation, or complex industrial environments., • Strong working knowledge of relevant BS, EN, ISO standards, statutory regulations, and Health and Safety requirements., • Proven experience approving mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, and supplier documentation., • Ability to create PI&D, schematics within software, • Ability to lead technical reviews, manage design risk, and make sound engineering decisions under tender and programme pressure., • Experience supporting bids, proposals, and client-facing technical discussions., • Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe for factory testing, project site support, supplier engagement, and client meetings., • Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • Demonstrated technical leadership and design authority evidenced through compliant, robust, and right-first-time mechanical designs., • Successful delivery of mechanical engineering scope to programme, quality, and cost targets., • High levels of collaboration and effective technical leadership across project, proposal, and supplier interfaces., • Positive client feedback and acceptance at key milestones including Factory Witness Testing and project handover., • Continuous improvement in engineering standards, processes, and Health and Safety performance., • Ongoing professional development and contribution to the technical capability of the Engineering team