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Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer | Power /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 .
Significant experience in mechanical design and technical authority roles within generator systems, power , 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
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