Mechanical Engineer

The Company

Our client is at the forefront of the engineering sector. Sustained growth is the reason they have a new requirement for a Mechanical Engineer.

The Role

• As a Mechanical Engineer you develop mechanical solutions for the retrofit, modification and upgrade of existing engineering and ancillary equipment.


• You will work from customer requirements, site conditions and 3D laser scan data to develop integrated designs, layouts and installation solutions that are safe, practical and fit for purpose.


• A key part of your role is connecting engineering with what happens on site.


• You will support equipment condition assessments, develop dismantling and installation methodologies and coordinate mechanical interfaces across different Business Units and existing equipment.


• Working closely with project and site teams, you help resolve technical challenges and ensure designs can be manufactured, transported and installed effectively.


• You will also contribute to FEED studies, technical documentation, safety reviews and customer discussions, while ensuring compliance with applicable safety requirements, CDM regulations and n quality standards.


• Alongside project execution, you provide technical input during the proposal phase and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, with HNC as a minimum.


• Relevant experience within greenfield and brownfield technical or project-driven environments.


• Experience delivering retrofit, upgrade or other turnkey engineering projects.


• Experience developing equipment dismantling and installation methodologies.


• Practical understanding of site execution, temporary works and lifting requirements, including crane and lifting studies for restricted site environments.


• Experience coordinating different engineering disciplines and site teams within complex project environments;.


• Experience with fabrication inspections and FAT testing is desirable but not essential.


• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with a practical and solution-oriented approach.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor and 3D modelling.


• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and site safety compliance.


• Experience with FEED studies and integration across multiple engineering disciplines or Business Units.


• Ability to translate site and customer requirements into safe, manufacturable and executable solutions.


• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues and external stakeholders on technical matters.


• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple technical interfaces.


• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required.

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.


• An excellent salary.


• A good pension scheme.


• Annual company bonus.


• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.


• Hybrid working once up to speed.

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