Hybrid Mechanical Engineer – AD & Biomethane

Alecto Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private healthcare

Private dental cover

Pension scheme

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas or the water industry. The role combines office design, project work and site involvement with a focus on turnkey AD and gas upgrading plants.

You will report to the COO, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help deliver projects to high technical standards while supporting subcontractors on site.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years mechanical engineering experience in Anaerobic Digestion (AD), biogas, biomethane, biomethane production/injection or the water industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to read, interpret and review engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering design for turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading plants.
• Produce technical documentation, including mechanical specifications, RFQs, technical queries, equipment schedules, method statements and construction plans.
• Review subcontractors to ensure engineering solutions meet project specifications and technical requirements.
• Carry out mechanical and hydraulic calculations.
• Provide technical support during site installation activities, particularly involving mechanical subcontractors.
• Produce, review and check equipment specifications.
• Participate in engineering and design review meetings, both in the office and on site.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping systems

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with 5-10 years in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas or the water industry. The role combines office design, project work and site involvement with a focus on turnkey AD and gas upgrading plants.

You will report to the COO, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help deliver projects to high technical standards while supporting subcontractors on site.