Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - #1691495

Job Description Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Location Hybrid work in Glasgow G RQ :

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland's leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

We have a current requirement for a lead mechanical design engineer to join our design function on a permanent basis, the role will be based in Glasgow on a hybrid working pattern. The role of the Mechanical Lead Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables for a range of multi-disciplinary projects predominantly within the Water Industry. You will be involved in the project from initial scope development, through detailed design and supporting construction.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide management support on projects across the business in the design and optioneering exercises to develop initial client concepts or requirements into workable solutions.


• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements.


• Attend site-based surveys to understand the needs of a given project, including meeting client representatives as well as gathering information and data to inform the optimum design solution.


• In conjunction with other disciplines on the project, manage detailed design tasks to client stage gate and approval specifications.


• Manage the production of design deliverables for specified projects alongside other team members and contribute technical guidance to projects as required.


• Check/Approve design packages produced by other designers.


• Present designs at internal review meetings and external client review meetings such as HAZOP's and Technical Authority reviews.


• Support both team and personal Continuous Professional Development by demonstrating an awareness and understanding of advances or emergent technologies within your discipline.

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous design experience ideally within a mechanical engineering or construction environment. As Lead Designer, the ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical design and a good understanding of the water or wastewater sector would be beneficial for the role. Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders is also essential for the role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.


• Enhanced pension scheme.


• Life assurance scheme.


• Salary sacrifice - (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).


• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).


• 9-day fortnight working pattern.


• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.


• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).


• Employee discount programme.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G51 2RQ

Reference ID: WGM151