Biogas Mechanical Engineer

Astute People Inc; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical

Pension scheme

Job summary

Astute People Inc in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an anaerobic digestion project. You will design turnkey AD and gas upgrade plant, produce technical documents, and coordinate with sub-contractors to ensure robust solutions.

The role is permanent and hybrid (Peterborough area) with regular site travel. Salary up to £55,000 plus car allowance, private medical and a broader benefits package. You will report to the COO and participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of process plant layout and piping.
• Knowledge of biomethane/AD regulatory guidance preferable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrade plant.
• Production of and input into technical documents including mechanical specifications, RFQ, technical queries, schedules, method statements, construction plans etc
• Reviewing and working with sub-contractors to ensure robust engineering solutions to specifications and requirements
• Carrying out mechanical and hydraulic calculations
• Support site installation of mechanical sub-contractors
• Producing and checking equipment specifications
• Participation in design meetings in the office and on site
• Other duties as required

Skills

Anaerobic digestion knowledge

Mechanical design

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel (UK/overseas)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer who has anaerobic digestion process knowledge along with good understanding of Electrical and Control to complete engineering deliverables on time.

This permanent role is hybrid and offers an annual salary of up to £55,000 plus car allowance, private medical and additional benefits package.

Responsibilities Of The Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will:

• Mechanical design of turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrade plant
• Production of and input into technical documents including mechanical specifications, RFQ, technical queries, schedules, method statements, construction plans etc
• Reviewing and working with sub-contractors to ensure robust engineering solutions to specifications and requirements
• Carrying out mechanical and hydraulic calculations
• Support site installation of mechanical sub-contractors
• Producing and checking equipment specifications
• Participation in design meetings in the office and on site
• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications And Experience

To be considered, you must have:

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Looking for enthusiastic problem solvers with good analytical skills and experience in Root Cause Analysis
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Good understanding of process plant, mechanical and electrical layout and piping.
• Understanding regulations and guidance for Biomethane, CO2 capture, DSEAR regulations preferable
• Good understanding of Engineering standards (Mechanical and Electrical) for a typical AD plant /packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, with good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to read and review engineering drawings
• Good IT skills
• Full UK driving license, prepared for regular UK and occasional overseas travel

Desirable Experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

• 5 to 10 years' experience in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas/biomethane, and biomethane injection or water industry preferable

Salary And Benefits

• Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Location: Peterborough with site travel required
• Benefits: Private health, private medical, car allowance of £5,000 per annum, and pension scheme

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.