Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What Are We Looking For

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our in-house Design team is looking for Senior Mechanical Engineers to join the established team in Edinburgh, working within our Water Technologies business. 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.

RSE is in an incredibly strong position in the marketplace with 4 years’ worth of work already secured. Some typical projects you will be working on across Scotland include legacy PLC/control system replacements (utilising our in-house SI capability), legacy MCC replacements, newbuild water treatment plants as well as MEICA upgrades to existing plants.

Some of your key duties include:

Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implantation.

Ensure compliance with Client specification and current regulatory standards.

Develop design deliverables.

Complete checking and approval processes.

Arrange procurement of goods and services.

Prepare work scope estimates/quotations.

Assemble contract works information documents.

Consider project health and safety, quality and environmental matters.

Liaise with all key stakeholders for the projects.

Implement project change control and programme requirements.

Take responsibility as Design Lead on allocated projects.

What do you need?

As an experienced Engineer, the ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge both in the design and operation of water and wastewater projects (or similar). Ideally you will be able to demonstrate prior experience of leading a small team of mechanical engineers and possess excellent problem-solving abilities to meet client specific requirements.

Mechanical design engineering experience within municipal water/wastewater is highly desirable.

Demonstrable experience in process engineering or a similar industry environment.

Experience of working in a multidiscipline design team.

Design management experience is highly desirable.

Programme/financial management is highly desirable.

Experience of working at all design stages, from optioneering/FEED through to construction support and As-Built is highly desirable.

Experience of plant commissioning and/or plant operation is preferrable.

Chartered engineer with a relevant professional body is preferrable.

Possess the ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.

Who Are We?

RSE is a market leader in delivering engineered solutions for the treatment & purification of water. We offer the design, build and maintenance of water treatment and water recycling equipment with a focus on driving innovative carbon neutral technologies. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on efficiency and excellence in preserving the world’s most important resource.

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. With over 1700 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. 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.

What RSE Offer

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. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

Industry-leading salary based on your experience.

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.