Mechanical Engineer – Edinburgh

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our in-house Design team is looking for Mechanical Engineers to join the established team in Edinburgh, working within our Water Technologies business. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.

RSE is in an incredibly strong position in the marketplace with 4 years’ worth of work already secured and our Design team have some fantastic opportunities to progress your career.

As part of industry-leading multi-disciplined project teams, some of your key duties will include:

• Oversee design aspects of projects from inception to implantation.
• Ensure compliance with Client specifications and current regulatory standards.
• Develop design deliverables.
• Complete checking and approval processes.
• Arrange procurement of goods and services.
• Prepare work scope estimates/quotations.
• Assemble contract works information documents.
• Consider project health and safety, quality and environmental matters.
• Liaise with all key stakeholders for the projects.
• Implement project change control and programme requirements.
• Take responsibility as Design Lead on allocated projects.

What do you need?

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of British and European design standards
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven track record as a Mechanical Engineer in both a design office and a construction environment within the Water (or related Process) Industry

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery. In addition to this, we also have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re always on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff plays a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1400 staff across our Group of companies, with ambitious targets to further develop and expand our capabilities. At the heart of our business is servant leadership, which affords our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need to attract, develop and retain the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set your career path through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Mentoring and support to help you achieve your professional registration and to help you inspire the next generation of engineers.
• A holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including Mental Health Champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.