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's Renewables team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with anaerobic digestion process knowledge, plus strong electrical and control understanding, to deliver engineering deliverables on time. This permanent, hybrid role in Peterborough offers up to £55,000 annually plus a £5,000 car allowance and private medical benefits.

You will design turnkey AD and gas upgrade plant, prepare technical documents, review sub-contractor work, perform calculations, and support on-site installation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in anaerobic digestion/process plants.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and documentation.
• UK driving licence with travel readiness.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrade plant.
• Prepare mechanical specs, RFQ, schedules and method statements.
• Collaborate with sub-contractors to ensure robust solutions.
• Perform mechanical and hydraulic calculations.
• Support site installation and commissioning.
• Review equipment specifications and participate in design meetings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Root Cause Analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Electrical and Control understanding

Process plant knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

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#LI-AR1

INDREN

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.