Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom RSE Full time

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Operations and Maintenance team is looking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the established team in Cumbernauld. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.

The O&M team deliver small to medium multi-discipline projects on the repair, replacement, design and installation of equipment and plant systems for Utility services (Water and Power), and clients within the Transport, Food & Beverage, and Oil & Gas industries throughout Scotland, including the Northern and Western Isles. You will take on a leading role in aspects of projects from scoping and detailed design right through to implementation, ensuring compliance with Client Specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus low on carbon solutions.
As part of industry-leading multi-disciplined project teams, some of your key duties will include:

Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implantation.
Ensure compliance with Client specification and current regulatory standards.
Develop design deliverables.
Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams.
Take responsibility as Design Lead on allocated projects.

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering Engineering
Knowledge of British and European design standards.
Proven management capability including all aspects of project development, design, construction and commissioning.
Preconstruction design and cost evaluation knowledge and experience.
The ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater is highly desirable.
Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.
Design management experience is highly desirable.
Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
Car Allowance.
A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work
Discounted National Gym Membership
Professional Fees Paid
Employee Discount Platform
EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.



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