Senior Mechanical Engineer – High-Integrity Moving Structures

Permanent or Contract • Sheffield • Flexible start and finish times, hybrid working options25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service), with holiday buy schemeEnhanced pension and life insuranceA fast-growing, PE-backed engineering firm is expanding its mechanical design team to support major landmark projects in defence, infrastructure, and high-integrity moving systems. This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a team-first culture and strong focus on continuous development.This is for someone with proven experience designing large fabricated structures and using tools like Mathcad to back up their work with robust calculations. You’ll work on highly engineered moving systems, including large steel structures, box girders, and precision mechanical handling equipment alongside a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.Projects span the full lifecycle from concept design and substantiation through to commissioning and client delivery.The Role

Lead mechanical design across complex moving structures, often bespoke and high-valueProduce and review engineering calculations in Mathcad to support design validation and complianceDesign large fabricated components such as box girders, linkages, and steel assembliesApprove 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation for CE/UKCA complianceLiaise with systems, controls, and ECandI engineers to develop fully integrated solutionsSupport commissioning and act as a key technical contact for mechanical designWhat You’ll Bring

Strong mechanical design background with experience in cranes, lifting systems, or large machineryHigh proficiency in Mathcad for stress and structural calculationsConfident with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor, plus familiarity with drawing standardsWorking knowledge of Eurocodes, CE/UKCA compliance, and design risk assessmentsGood communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and with clientsDegree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered or working toward is ideal)This opportunity is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK.If you\''re ready to take the lead on complex projects with a forward-thinking engineering firm, we’d love to hear from you.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Industries: Civil Engineering and Engineering Services

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