Mechanical Design Engineer - Water & Process
Role Description & Overview
Mechanical Designer - Water & Process
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Contract: 12-month rolling contract
IR35: Outside IR35
Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Bury office
Rate: Up to £500 per day
We are recruiting a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract supporting the design and delivery of water, wastewater and process engineering projects.
The assignment is offered on a 12-month rolling contract, outside IR35, with hybrid working and three days per week based from Bury.
Responsibilities
Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings and calculations for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and process plant.
Develop mechanical design
requirements from client remits.
Produce and develop P&IDs, general arrangement drawings and equipment schedules.
Interpret process flow information and equipment specifications.
Develop practical engineering solutions that meet project
requirements.
Develop and maintain engineering and design standards.
Work collaboratively with engineering, project and other design disciplines.
Attend project sites when required.
Experience required
Mechanical design experience within water, wastewater, utilities, industrial, energy or infrastructure environments.
Experience designing pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and/or process plant.
Strong capability developing and interpreting P&IDs and GA layouts.
Experience working with process information and equipment specifications.
2D AutoCAD experience is essential.
SolidWorks experience is beneficial.
Knowledge of CDM and temporary/permanent works
requirements.
Familiarity with WIMES, Sewerage Sector Guidance and relevant mechanical/process standards would be advantageous.
Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.If you are an experienced Mechanical Designer with water or process-sector experience and are looking for a stable, long-term contract assignment, please apply or contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 17 Oct 2026
- Location: Greater Manchester
- Employment: Contract
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Specialism: Engineering
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