Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Bakelite; Barry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bakelite is seeking a Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer in Barry, United Kingdom. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and mechanical integrity across Europe.

Responsibilities include leading mechanical assessments for high-risk assets, managing capital projects, and collaborating with site teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in the chemical or process industries.

Benefits include competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Mechanical or Project Engineering within chemical or process industries.
• Proven experience managing Mechanical Integrity programmes.
• Strong understanding of EU standards and directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical integrity assessments for high‑risk assets across all European sites.
• Manage key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with site leaders and engineering personnel on repair plans.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer

Position focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and mechanical integrity across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical integrity assessments for high‑risk assets across all European sites.
• Maintain and update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register.
• Develop written schemes of examination (RBI/WSE) with external consultants.
• Approve mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment.
• Manage key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with site leaders, maintenance teams, and engineering personnel to agree on repair plans and decisions from inspections.
• Use SAP and other tools to report asset condition, inspection compliance, and identify end‑of‑life or overdue assets.

Required Education & Experience

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in Mechanical or Project Engineering within chemical or process industries.
• Proven experience managing Mechanical Integrity programmes, including:
• Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
• Inspection planning
• Degradation analysis
• Repair execution
• Strong understanding of EU standards and directives, such as:
• Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
• Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• Seveso Directive
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including working with non‑native English speakers.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Technical leadership as SME in mechanical integrity and structural design.
• Project management from scope development through execution.
• Analytical thinking for degradation mechanisms, failure modes, and material suitability.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external consultants.
• Systems knowledge: SAP for asset condition reporting.
• Standard development experience (pipe classes, vessel design, metallurgy).
• Willingness to travel up to one week at a time within Europe.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Robust benefits package.
• Supportive culture and career development opportunities.

Location

Barry is a seaside town in Wales, close to Cardiff, offering good schools, transport links, and local amenities.