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Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Outskirts of Maistone
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Salary: £50,000-£65,000, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
KHR is working with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on technically challenging projects across a wide range of industrial, manufacturing and process sectors.
The role will involve supporting projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, installation and commissioning.
You will work across mechanical design, plant layouts, piping systems and engineering analysis, developing practical, safe and efficient solutions for a varied client base.
The role does include occasional travel to clients spaced out across the year, so a full UK driving licence is required.
Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Design Engineer
- Develop mechanical designs from initial concepts through to detailed design, fabrication and installation.
- Produce 2D and 3D engineering drawings, including general arrangements, fabrication drawings, piping isometrics and manufacturing details.
- Design plant layouts, equipment arrangements, process pipework, skids, platforms and access systems.
- Carry out engineering calculations, design assessments, equipment selection and design verification.
- Undertake mechanical stress, structural, FEA and piping stress analysis.
- Conduct site surveys and technical inspections, including 3D laser scanning and point-cloud data.
- Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines, participate in model reviews and identify potential clashes.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, fabricators and internal project teams.
- Provide technical support during design reviews, installation and commissioning.
- Check designs, support junior team members and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, engineering standards and client requirements.
Requirements - Mechanical Design Engineer
- A BEng (Hons), MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (highly advantageous)
- Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, oil/gas, energy, manufacturing or other process industries (highly advantageous)
- Several years' postgraduate mechanical design experience within industrial, manufacturing or process engineering.
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 2D, Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D or equivalent design software.
- Experience with piping stress analysis software, such as ROHR2 or CAESAR II, and FEA tools such as ANSYS Mechanical or Inventor Nastran.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design, industrial plant, process pipework, engineering calculations and design verification.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, technical specifications and engineering drawings, with knowledge of relevant standards and codes.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites, including occasional overseas travel.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with CFD, advanced FEA, structural or thermal analysis.
- Familiarity with Navisworks, Revit, 3D laser scanning and point-cloud software.
- Experience designing skids, pipework supports, platforms, walkways and other industrial structures.
- Knowledge of standards such as ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.
- Experience supporting installation, commissioning, design checking or mentoring junior engineers.
If you are a Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer looking for technically challenging projects and opportunities to develop your expertise, KHR would love to hear from you.
Please apply today.
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Type: Permanent Location: Maidstone, England
Start: 16/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £65000 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2026-10-16 11:59:56
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Structural Engineer Residential & Commercial Projects | Established Consultancy
Looking for your next opportunity in structural engineering? An established and well-regarded structural consultancy is expanding its team and is looking to speak with Structural Engineers at all levels, from Graduate and Intermediate through to Senior and Associate level.
This is a great opportunity to join an established consultancy working across a strong portfolio of residential and commercial projects, with the chance to develop your experience, take on increasing responsibility and progress your career.
The Opportunity
As a Structural Engineer, youll be involved in the design and delivery of a varied range of residential and commercial building projects.
Depending on your level of experience, youll have the opportunity to:
- Work across projects from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
- Undertake structural analysis and design across steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber structures.
- Produce structural calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
- Work closely with architects, contractors and other members of the design team.
- Gain exposure to a variety of project types rather than being restricted to one particular sector.
- Take on greater technical and project responsibility as you progress.
- Develop your career within an established consultancy with experienced structural engineers around you.
Who They're Looking For
The consultancy is open to Structural Engineers at all levels, so whether you're a Graduate taking your first step into consultancy or an experienced Senior or Associate Engineer looking for a new challenge, there are opportunities available.
You'll ideally have:
- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Experience within a structural engineering consultancy.
- Experience working on residential and/or commercial building projects.
- Knowledge of structural design principles and relevant design standards.
- Experience with structural analysis and design software.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine interest in developing within the structural engineering profession.
Chartership or a desire to work towards chartership will be welcomed, depending on experience.
Why Consider It?
This is an opportunity to join an established structural consultancy with a varied residential and commercial project portfolio and opportunities available across different levels of seniority.
You'll benefit from:
- A diverse range of residential and commercial projects.
- The opportunity to develop technically across different project stages.
- Support and opportunities for career progression.
- An established and experienced engineering team.
- The chance to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.
Next Steps
If you're a Structural Engineer considering your next move, apply now to find out more.
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that arent advertised.
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Type: Permanent Location: London,England
Start: 30/09/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary
Posted: 2026-09-30 08:58:04
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Senior Structural Engineer
Energi People
Manchester (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £60,000
Varied projects | Project responsibility | Career progression
Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take greater responsibility for projects and clients?
Would you like to work on a varied portfolio of challenging building structures across multiple sectors?
Are you looking for a consultancy where you can continue developing technically while helping support the next generation of engineers?
An established engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing Manchester team.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and play an important role within a collaborative structural engineering team.
We Are Looking For A Senior Structural Engineer Who:
- Has strong experience working within a UK structural engineering consultancy;
- Is chartered or working towards chartership with the IStructE or ICE;
- Has experience designing structures in steel, concrete, timber and masonry;
- Is comfortable managing projects from concept through to completion;
- Can confidently liaise with clients, architects and contractors;
- Has experience supporting and mentoring junior engineers;
- Has the right to work in the UK;
- Is able to commute to Manchester on a hybrid basis.
As The Successful Senior Structural Engineer, You Will:
- Work on a varied portfolio of structural engineering projects;
- Take responsibility for projects through multiple stages of design and delivery;
- Produce and review structural calculations, designs and technical documentation;
- Attend client meetings and site visits;
- Work closely with architects, contractors and other members of the design team;
- Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers;
- Have the opportunity to develop towards project leadership and more senior positions within the business.
Package
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Hybrid working
- Career progression opportunities
- Chartership and professional development support
- Regular CPD and technical development
- Varied project exposure
- Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
To apply for this role, please apply today, or get in touch with the structural engineering team at Energi People!
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that arent advertised.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester,England
Start: 24/09/2026
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: null
Posted: 2026-09-24 16:19:04
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Graduate / Structural Engineer
Sidcup, Kent
£30,000 - £45,000
Hybrid Working | Building Structures | Chartership Support
Are you a Graduate Structural Engineer or an Engineer with up to 3-4 years' experience looking to develop your career within building structures?
Would working on projects ranging from smaller extensions through to multi-million-pound new-build developments give you the variety you're looking for?
Does joining an established multidisciplinary consultancy with strong Chartership support and genuine career progression appeal to you?
A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for a Graduate / Structural Engineer to join their expanding Structural and Civil Engineering team in Sidcup.
The successful engineer will work closely with experienced senior engineers, supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of building structures projects while developing towards greater technical and project responsibility.
We Are Looking For A Graduate / Structural Engineer Who:
- Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering;
- Has recently graduated or has up to 3-4 years\' structural engineering experience;
- Has experience or knowledge of designing structures using steel, concrete, masonry and timber;
- Has an understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards;
- Has experience with structural design software such as TEDDS, Tekla or Robot;
- Is ambitious and keen to progress towards Chartership;
- Has strong communication skills and enjoys working within a collaborative engineering team;
- Has the right to work in the UK.
As The Successful Graduate / Structural Engineer, You Will:
- Work on a wide variety of building structures projects, from smaller extensions through to multi-million-pound new builds;
- Undertake structural design and assessments across a range of construction materials;
- Produce calculations, specifications, schedules and technical information;
- Support senior and lead engineers in the successful delivery of projects;
- Work alongside other disciplines within a multidisciplinary consultancy;
- Develop your technical knowledge and gradually take on greater project responsibility;
- Receive professional development and support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.
Package
- £30,000 - £45,000
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Bonus / incentive scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Professional qualification support
- Professional institution fees covered
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options
- Season ticket loan
- Excellent career progression and Chartership support
To apply for this role, please apply today, or get in touch with the structural engineering team at Energi People!
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that arent advertised.
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Type: Permanent Location: Sidcup,England
Start: 22/09/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: null
Posted: 2026-09-22 17:03:04
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Structural Engineer
£32,000 - £45,000
Hemel Hempstead | Flexible Working
Building Structures | Multidisciplinary Consultancy | Career Progression
Are you an ambitious Structural Engineer with a couple of years' consultancy experience looking to take the next step in your career?
Do you want to work on a varied portfolio of structural projects, gaining exposure to both new-build and refurbishment schemes?
Would joining an established multidisciplinary consultancy where you can develop technically and work towards Chartership help you achieve your career goals?
A well-established engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join their growing Hemel Hempstead structures team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio including commercial, R&D, energy and residential developments, with exposure to projects from conception through to completion.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers and other in-house disciplines, giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, take on greater design responsibility and continue progressing towards professional Chartership.
We Are Looking For A Structural Engineer Who:
- Has 2+ years\' post-graduate experience within a structural engineering consultancy;
- Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering;
- Has experience designing structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry;
- Is confident carrying out structural calculations and developing practical design solutions;
- Has experience with structural design software such as Tekla Structural Designer and TEDDS;
- Has a good understanding of UK design standards and regulations;
- Is working towards Chartership with IStructE or ICE, or has ambitions to do so;
- Is confident communicating with architects, clients and other members of the design team;
- Is proactive, technically minded and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
As The Successful Structural Engineer, You Will:
- Deliver structural designs across a range of building projects;
- Work on both new-build and refurbishment schemes across commercial, R&D, energy and residential sectors;
- Prepare structural calculations and technical design information;
- Work closely with architects, clients, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams;
- Attend project meetings and liaise with key stakeholders;
- Carry out site visits and ensure designs are delivered in line with relevant requirements;
- Develop practical solutions to technical engineering challenges;
- Take on increasing levels of design and project responsibility;
- Continue developing towards professional Chartership with support from experienced engineers.
Package
- £32,000 - £45,000
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- 25 days\' holiday initially
- Paid professional memberships
- ICE-accredited training towards Chartered status
- Regular CPD and technical development
- Study leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Regular company-funded social events
- Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression
To apply for this role, please apply today, or get in touch with the Structures team at Energi People!
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that arent advertised.
Find out more at https://energipeople.com/ ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead,England
Start: 22/09/2026
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: null
Posted: 2026-09-22 16:59:05
