Mechanical Design Process Engineer

Owen Daniels; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Life insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Long-term progression opportunities

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer for a permanant role in Manchester. The role focuses on leading mechanical design for power generation and low-carbon energy projects, from concept through commissioning, including CHP, Tri-Generation and BESS.

You will manage PFDs, P&IDs, supplier coordination and on-site technical support, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and cost-effective design delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a mechanical engineer with energy project experience.
• Experience delivering mechanical design from concept to commissioning.
• Knowledge of CDM and health & safety requirements.
• Proficient in producing engineering specifications and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of energy projects from concept through commissioning.
• Produce PFDs and P&IDs and technical documentation.
• Coordinate CAD design activities and support site troubleshooting.
• Support project budgeting, supplier management and on-site technical support.

Skills

Power generation

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Pipework design

P&ID design

Documentation skills

MS Office

Technical communication

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm | Friday 8:30am–4pm

I’m currently working with an established business within the power generation and low-carbon energy sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background inenergy projects, power generation and technical designto take ownership of a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.

The role will involve leading the mechanical design of projects from initial concept through to commissioning and operation, with exposure to CHP, Tri-Generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The Role

• Leading the mechanical design of energy projects
• Producing engineering specifications and technical documentation
• Creating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Producing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Developing functional and technical design documentsOverseeing mechanical system design
• Coordinating CAD design activities
• Carrying out pipework and pump sizing calculations
• Supporting safety assessments and CDM requirements
• Liaising with project managers, suppliers and clients
• Supporting project budgeting and cost-effective design delivery
• Managing supplier performance and technical sign-off
• Providing on-site technical support
• Carrying out layout surveys and supporting site troubleshooting
• Supporting projects through design, delivery and commissioning
• Contributing to engineering quality and continuous improvement

You’ll ideally have:

• HNC/HND or degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience within energy projects, power generation or a similar sector
• Strong mechanical engineering experience
• Experience with power generation systems
• Experience with pipework and ventilation design
• Experience with technical project management and design development
• Knowledge of CDM and health & safety requirements
• Experience producing engineering specifications and technical documentation
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Experience using AutoCAD 3D or equivalent
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills
• Good customer, supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Experience withCHP, Tri-Generation, BESS or other low-carbon energy technologieswould be advantageous.

Package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
• Company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Continued investment in training and professional development
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative energy projects

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Design Engineer looking to join an established business operating within the power generation and low-carbon energy sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of high-value energy projects, develop your technical expertise and play a key role in delivering efficient and sustainable energy solutions.