Mechanical Engineer

Clarehill Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer to support their Offshore Wind project. This role involves mechanical engineering focused on Offshore Wind Balance of Plant, including utilities and equipment. Candidates should have significant offshore structures experience and an engineering degree. The company offers a hybrid working model with strong development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Senior mechanical engineering experience on BoP / equipment for offshore structures.
• Background in the design of offshore equipment.
• Experience in offshore engineering, construction, installation, commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPCI for offshore platforms.
• Prepare and review design and O&M documents.
• Clarify technical design developments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Offshore structures experience

HVDC platform knowledge

EPCI contractor collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a talented Engineer to join their team and support them with a new Offshore Wind project. The company is a leading renewable engineering firm specializing in offshore wind, tidal, wave, and marine projects. This fast‑growing, innovative company offers excellent technical and personal development opportunities.

Role Overview

This is a Senior / Lead / Principal mechanical engineering role focused on Offshore Wind Balance of Plant (BoP), equipment, and utilities—including cranes, pumps, generators, water systems, lifting, HVAC, T&I, and topside design.

Responsibilities & Duties

• EPCI: any of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Operation and Maintenance for BoP for offshore platforms.
• BoP / Offshore Equipment / Utilities for offshore wind or oil & gas substations or platforms.
• Preparation and review of Design, O&M, RAMS, Fabrication, Manufacturing, T&I, or Commissioning activities.
• Writing, reviewing, and improving technical and engineering requirements.
• Review of bidders' technical offers.
• Technical / design development clarifications.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical, Civil, Structural or similar.
• Experience with offshore structures (oil & gas or offshore wind), especially offshore substations.
• Advantage: Experience working with a developer or EPCI contractor on offshore structures.
• Experience with HVDC offshore platforms.
• Location: UK or EU. Hybrid working (office & WFH). Essential to have BoP / Equipment / O&M experience for offshore structures and an engineering degree. Experience can be either on offshore wind or oil & gas substations or platforms.

Qualifications

• Senior mechanical engineering experience on BoP / equipment for offshore structures, ideally offshore substations.
• Background in the design of offshore equipment for either oil & gas or offshore wind.
• Experience in offshore engineering, construction, installation, commissioning, testing, operation, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to work with developers and EPCI contractors on offshore projects.

Our client encourages ongoing personal development and offers training & development support.