Mechanical Design Engineer

Addison Project; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in West London is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to provide engineering support for a sustainable energy project. The ideal candidate will have a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering and experience in UK onshore petrochemical projects. Responsibilities include delivering design support, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. This contract position is for 16 weeks and is outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
• Demonstrable design experience in UK onshore refinery/petrochemical projects.
• Familiarity with sustainable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering design support for rotating equipment systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project execution.
• Review and approve vendor documentation.

Skills

Rotating machinery understanding

Technical drawing interpretation

Excellent communication

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Rotating Equipment

Contract, 16 weeks Outside IR35

West London

November 2025

Overview

Addison Project Plc are seeking a contractor to provide Mechanical Engineering services to support the mechanical engineering design phase of a sustainable energy project. The scope requires you to provide design office technical expertise to ensuring compliance with client specifications and UK legislation.

Services to be provided

• Deliver mechanical engineering design support for rotating equipment systems.
• Perform calculations and ensure all designs meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• As the Owner's Engineer, represent the client's technical interests throughout the project lifecycle ensuring technical compliance, quality assurance, and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide expert input during troubleshooting, failure analysis, and performance optimisation of rotating equipment.
• Oversee design office deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements and industry standards.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, including datasheets, drawings, and specifications.

Experience Required

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering gained in a UK establishment.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
• Demonstrable UK onshore refinery / petrochemical / chemical experience as a rotating equipment mechanical design engineer.
• Strong understanding of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors.
• Proficiency in design tools and standards relevant to mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Familiarity with sustainable energy or UK onshore process industry projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you have the skills and experience and would like to be considered for the role, please apply now.

To all applicants: In line with legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK.

To all recruitment agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Recruitment agencies should not send resumes to any of our employees. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of your application, then you have not been selected for this position at this time. We wish you much success in the future and thank you for your interest.