Mechanical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Veolia UK Full time

Salary: Very competitive salary (DOE) plus bonus, company car allowance, enhanced pension and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - No weekends

Location: National - Either home based or from a Veolia office


When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.


Due to ongoing success and continuing growth, Veolia is expanding its Engineering capability within the Technical Direction Energy Team. This Mechanical Design Engineer position is suited to a design engineer that is looking to take on more responsibility and further develop their skills within the industrial and low carbon energy sector. They will be committed to delivering an outstanding service in the creation of mechanical engineering design packages to enable the successful installation, commissioning and operation of a wide range of low carbon energy technologies.


As a Mechanical Design Engineer you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.


What we can offer you;

  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Free physiotherapy service
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential


What you'll be doing;

  • Own the entire process design including producing documentation such as Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, process calculations, resilience scenarios and the description of operation.
  • Develop conceptual designs into detailed engineering design packages (typically to RIBA stage 4) for energy centres, district heating networks, distributed energy schemes and other low carbon or renewable turnkey projects.
  • Manage the design review process throughout the project with consideration to all aspects including cost and safety. The management of change procedure would document all changes and resulting actions.
  • Develop detailed engineering specifications to allow the tendering and procurement of key equipment.
  • Produce project specific installation specifications and work packages in order to obtain competitive quotations for the site installation works.
  • Implement effective solutions to design issues which may arise minimising their impact on cost and programme.
  • Ability to work and liaise with the CAD team.
  • Ensure the original technical and performance parameters are maintained throughout the project.
  • Understand and implement the relevant safety review processes inclusive of HAZID and HAZOP.
  • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and have the ability to reference design work to industry guidelines from CIBSE, BSRIA, NHS HTM’s etc.
  • When required, work with the Technical Solutions Team to develop an offer to RIBA stage 2 or 3.


What we're looking for;

  • A Qualified engineer in the mechanical field with a good awareness of civil and electrical engineering
  • A minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience in the energy industry - particularly power generation, large scale energy centres and utilities (large heat pumps, steam raising plant, CHP units, chilled water systems, district heating networks, energy centres and a basic understanding of HV & LV electrical systems to allow interaction with our electrical design team)
  • Full UK driving licence


What's next?


Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.


We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.


Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.



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