Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Greater Manchester area Contract and Permanent opportunities available Rates / Salary Day Rate negotiable OUTSIDE IR35 Permanent salary 45,000 to 55,000 Working Arrangements Occasional site visits with travel expenses paid Working from home available on an occasional basis by prior agreement Hybrid working option of one or two days per week for a strong candidate Project Overview You will be working on a range of projects across the UK water and wastewater sector, including: UMON schemes at sewage treatment works Pumped storm storage at CSOs and sewage treatment works New build pumping stations and new sewage treatment works Key Responsibilities Produce mechanical design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Prepare mechanical design calculations and drawings for water industry projects Direct and support CAD technicians Prepare scopes of work for subcontract mechanical and electrical design teams and review their outputs Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers, prepare technical specifications, and review tender responses Prepare design investigations, technical reports, and specifications Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and industry standards Ensure all design changes are fully implemented and formally recorded Estimate design hours for project delivery Attend and present at design meetings and project reviews Candidate Requir