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Lead Mechanical Designer Jobs in Glasgow, UK at WGM Engineering Ltd
Lead Mechanical Designer – Permanent – Glasgow
WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Lead Mechanical Designer to join our Technical & Design team on a permanent contract based in Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements.
About WGM Engineering
WGM Engineering delivers integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering services. Since 1986, we have helped shape major infrastructure projects across the UK with a focus on sustainability.
About the Role
The Lead Designer will manage the production of discipline‑specific engineering design deliverables across a range of multi‑disciplinary projects within the Water Industry. Responsibilities include concept design, design development, project management to detailed design, commissioning and completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Designers to achieve project design deliverables.
- Ensure all design work complies with WGM QA Policies, Procedures and Specifications.
- Attend sites to assist with surveys and data gathering.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external key contacts to maximise efficiencies.
- Lead and perform as a key member of a highly efficient, multi‑disciplinary design team.
Person Specification
- Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical design.
- Commercial awareness of the discipline.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Competent IT and CAD knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
- Creative problem‑solving mindset.
- Effective communication skills, able to liaise with colleagues, clients, contractors and other project partners.
Salary and Benefits
- Up to £60,000 per annum Full Time Equivalent.
- Life assurance.
- Flexible benefits programme – additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
- 32 days annual leave, rising to 36 with service.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period).
- Hybrid working options.
- 9‑day fortnight.
WGM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud member of Living Wage Scotland, recognising the importance of fair pay.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities.
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Title: Lead Mechanical Designer
Company: WGM Engineering Ltd
Location: Glasgow, UK
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