Senior Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Camberley, Surrey – Competitive Salary

We are working with an innovative UK‑based clean technology business that is commercialising a pioneering, environmentally sustainable recycling process and seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to support the business transition from pilot to commercial scale.

As Senior Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, delivery and future scale‑up of next‑generation recycling plants. This is a rare opportunity to shape a technology at the point it enters global commercial adoption.

• Lead mechanical and electrical engineering activities supporting the detailed design and development of commercial‑scale production lines.
• Collaborate with US and EU partners and UK‑based engineering consultants across the full project lifecycle: from concept, through installation and commissioning.
• Produce, review, and challenge in‑house mechanical and electrical designs using modern CAD tools, delivering high‑quality drawing packs including manufacturing drawings, general arrangements and sub‑assemblies, P & IDs, PFDs, single‑line diagrams, and service connection drawings.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest engineering and quality standards.
• Lead prototyping and design verification testing to support optimisation, cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with module suppliers and leading electrical equipment providers (e.g. ABB, Siemens, Rockwell) on equipment design, manufacture and control software packages.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations (ISO, IEC, ASME/ASTM, CE, UKCA, ATEX, etc.).
• Integrate new technologies into existing and future production lines, supporting fault‑finding and performance enhancement.
• Develop and review maintenance schedules for in‑house modules.
• Support the ongoing development, maintenance and operation of the UK pilot plant.
• Occasionally travel internationally to customer sites to support installation, commissioning and start‑up activities.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience designing plant machinery within chemical, process or heavy‑industrial environments.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering role, demonstrating leadership and successful project delivery.
• Strong electro‑mechanical design capability, including production of manufacturing drawings and P & IDs.
• Knowledge of machinery design for explosive environments (ATEX) and participation in HAZOP studies.
• Working knowledge of international standards and regulations (ISO, IEC, ASME/ASTM, CE, UKCA, PED, ATEX).
• Understanding of industrial control systems, including PLC/HMI concepts, three‑phase motors and VFDs.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works certification preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience leading R&D or advanced engineering projects.
• Desirable (but not essential):
• Experience in pyrolysis systems or thermal processing technologies.
• Background in tyre recycling or end‑of‑life materials processing.
• Control system design experience.

• Clear communicator with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Comfortable prioritising work loads.