Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Elevation Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a market-leading structural engineering specialist, based in Sheffield, in their search for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The company delivers bespoke structural solutions for infrastructure and construction projects across the UK and internationally, providing full project support – from design and manufacture, through to installation, inspection, and maintenance. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they work on complex projects that involve the mechanics of movement control, large structural loads, and specialist engineering applications.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the engineering team and take a leading role in the design and development of structural bearings, bespoke mechanical assemblies, and large-scale structural components. The position will involve overseeing complex design work, carrying out detailed hand calculations and modelling, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and practical solutions.

• Lead the design and development of structural bearings and bespoke mechanical assemblies from concept to installation

• Perform and review detailed hand calculations (stress analysis, load assessments, welded/bolted joint design, etc.) to validate design integrity

• Apply FEA techniques and design principles such as Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly, and concurrent engineering

• Ensure designs meet relevant British and international standards, specifications, and project requirements

• Support the full product lifecycle (PLM), including concept development, formal submissions, manufacture, installation, and service

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and CAD technicians

• Liaise with internal teams (fabrication, project management, installation) to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable

• Provide technical support to clients and stakeholders, including the rapid evaluation of problems and the preparation of solutions

• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental standards across all projects.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.

• Extensive experience in mechanical and/or structural design engineering.

• Strong expertise in manual hand calculations for structural/mechanical components.

• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and interpreting complex engineering drawings

• Knowledge of welding principles, fabrication processes, materials, and tolerancing

• Familiarity with BS, EN, and ISO design standards

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

• Experience within infrastructure or construction-related engineering projects.

• Knowledge of Mathcad and/or FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation).

• Understanding of civil/structural environments.

• An excellent opportunity to specialise in a niche and technically demanding area of structural engineering.

• Exposure to a wide variety of complex and challenging projects with real-world impact.

• The chance to develop toward professional chartership with structured support.

• Long-term career progression and development opportunities.

For more information, please contact Steve Barnett or Jack Heffren