Average Design Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive + generous benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full time. Working hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Meech International has an exciting opportunity available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a permanent role with a competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits which makes Meech a great place to work! This is a new role we have created as a result of our growth and expansion. Who are we? Our mission is to design and manufacture the best and most innovative Static Control and Surface Cleaning equipment to optimise our customers' productivity. Founded in 1907, for over a century we have been engineering and manufacturing products in the UK that are used worldwide. We have a constant focus on improvement and we collaborate with our global offices and distributors, who in turn work closely with their local markets, to achieve all our goals. What we do. We have four separate divisions: Static Control, Web Cleaning, Compressed Air Technology and Surface Cleaning Systems. Each division is interconnected through applications in various sectors. We work in a large number of diverse industries all over the world, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage and the emerging EV Battery market, where we are at the forefront of development in specialist contamination removal and static control. The Benefits we offer our Mechanical Design Engineer: A competitive salaryDiscretionary profit share bonus25 - 30 days holiday (based on length of service) + bank holidaysHealth insurancePension schemeLife assurance£100 social club allowance to join in on activitiesCareer development opportunities, training and learning resourcesMental, financial and physical wellbeing support resourcesFree on-site parkingPlus, many more benefits! Mechanical Design Engineer: The role Reporting to the R&D Manager, your primary role will be to work within the engineering team on existing and new R&D projects. The key responsibilities as our Mechanical Design Engineer: The design of new and redesign of existing productsInitial Build and Test of products throughout the design processReporting of test results with conclusions and proposed next stepsProducing bills of materials for productsWorking closely with other members of the Engineering team to ensure objectives are met. Skills, knowledge and experience required by our Mechanical Design Engineer: Based at Meech's UK head office in Witney, OxfordshireAn engineering degree is required. Preferably involving mechanical, electrical or Product Design.Relevant work experience and experience of working with product development.Research and development engineering experience preferableExperience of 3D CAD software, Preferably Autodesk InventorAbility to read engineering drawings and experience of product testingAbility to use own initiativeGood project management, organisation and communication skills, coupled with a flexible and cooperative approach.Able to work autonomously with concise reporting when required. If you are interested in the role but don't have all the skills and experience to become our Mechanical Design Engineer, please apply now. We'd love to hear from you. Please see our Data Privacy Notice - Recruitment & Selection on our website for more information about how we process your data when you apply. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, CAD, Robotics Engineer, Engineer, Automotive Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Bristol £25,000-£28,000 + Structured mentoring + Hands-on project experience + Exposure to process-based engineering systems + Supportive, collaborative team environment Start your career as a Graduate Design Engineer and get real experience working on engineering projects that matter. You'll be designing complete systems, from layouts to detailed components, and you'll see your work come to life in practical applications. You'll take on smaller assignments, learn to interpret complex diagrams, and build hands-on SolidWorks skills that will form the foundation of your engineering career.The office, just outside Bristol, offers a team-focused environment where learning happens on the job. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to live projects, and develop your skills in a practical, process-driven setting. This role as Graduate Design Engineer is for someone who's motivated, ready to learn, and wants to grow into a long-term engineering career with real technical responsibility from the start.Your Role as a Graduate Design Engineer will include: Designing and developing mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks as the primary CAD tool, including pipework, valves, vessels, and full plant layouts.Supporting live projects by interpreting diagrams, creating technical drawings, and contributing to practical engineering solutions under mentorship.Gaining experience with process-based systems, including site exposure and understanding how designs integrate into real-world applications. The successful Graduate Design Engineer will need: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field, with strong SolidWorks capability and a genuine interest in process-based engineering.Full UK Driving LicenceA motivated, long-term mindset with a willingness to learn on-site, develop technical competence, and grow into a core member of the engineering team. Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, Graduate Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design

Electrical Design Engineer - Water / WastewaterLocation: Remote with bi-weekly travel to Peterborough (2 days every 2 weeks)Contract: 12-month rolling contract (long-term programme - AMP8, 5+ years potential)Rate: Up to £530 per day (DOE)Expenses: Door-to-door mileage, reimbursable lodge + £25 per night allowance The Role We are recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to support a major AMP8 capital delivery programme within the water and wastewater sector. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability, flexibility and exposure to a £multi-billion investment programme. You will provide high-quality electrical engineering design and technical support across water and wastewater treatment projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners and design managers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Electrical Design & Technical Delivery Produce electrical design solutions for water and wastewater treatment assetsPrepare technical schedules, data sheets and specificationsCarry out engineering calculations (including pump, power and mass balance calculations)Design electrical installation systems, including hazardous areasDesign incoming power supplies, control, monitoring, telemetry and instrumentation systemsReview and technically assess supply chain designs and bids Project & Quality Assurance Ensure all electrical deliverables meet required standards, specifications and MAS requirementsMaintain quality, consistency and accuracy across all technical documentationWork with Senior Engineers and Discipline Heads to ensure designs are checked and approvedIdentify and escalate risks impacting programme, cost or quality Health, Safety & CDM Produce safe, compliant designs in line with CDM Regulations and industry standardsSupport the drive for health & safety excellence and a zero-accident cultureEnsure adherence to safe systems of work, audits and reporting procedures Collaboration Work closely with other engineering disciplines to manage interfaces and resolve clashesSupport Project Design Managers with technical guidance and innovation opportunitiesShare best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the programme About YouEssential Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical EngineeringProven experience delivering electrical design within a project engineering environmentStrong technical knowledge of electrical systems in water or wastewater treatmentExperience producing calculations, specifications and technical documentationGood understanding of health & safety, CDM and safe design principlesStrong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skillsConfident IT skills and ability to manage technical information effectively Desirable Experience working on large UK water frameworks or AMP programmesKnowledge of multidisciplinary design interfacesExperience working with Tier 1 contractors or integrated alliances Why Apply? Long-term contract security aligned to AMP8 (5+ year programme)Highly flexible working model with limited site travelCompetitive day rate up to £530 DOEAll travel and accommodation expenses coveredOpportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with real environmental impact Apply now if you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a long-term, flexible contract role within the UK water sector, offering stability, strong rates and meaningful project work.