AD Mechanical Project Engineer – Onsite Delivery

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marches Biogas is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support anaerobic digestion (AD) projects from concept through commissioning. You will work with design teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver biogas facilities safely, on time and within budget.

The role involves planning, coordination, site monitoring, and ensuring compliance with AD regulations such as ATEX and DSEAR, while reviewing drawings and vendor proposals. Travel and field presence are expected.

Qualifications

• BTEC / HNC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to develop conceptual arrangement drawings and high-level architectural images at proposals stage.
• Ability to develop detailed pipework and mechanical support details.
• Prepared to travel and possess a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans for AD facility construction and upgrades.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, technology providers and regulators.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, mechanical/electrical drawings and equipment specs.
• Support construction oversight, ensuring safety and AD best practices.
• Conduct on-site inspections of mechanical, civil, electrical and process works.
• Prepare project status updates, risk registers and engineering documentation.
• Maintain as-built drawings and project records for handover.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driving license

Team player

Autonomous

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

BTEC / HNC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk 3D CAD

Autodesk 2D CAD

Job description

Marches Biogas is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support anaerobic digestion (AD) projects from concept through commissioning. You will work with design teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver biogas facilities safely, on time and within budget.

The role involves planning, coordination, site monitoring, and ensuring compliance with AD regulations such as ATEX and DSEAR, while reviewing drawings and vendor proposals. Travel and field presence are expected.