Mechanical Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Cramlington to join a growing team. The role focuses on hands-on, project-driven work developing mechanical solutions for retrofit and upgrade projects within the power generation and gas turbine sector.

You will translate customer requirements and site data into designs, plan site workscopes, coordinate with multiple teams, and ensure feasible manufacturing and installation. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC minimum in Mechanical Engineering; degree preferred.
• 3+ years' relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with retrofit, upgrade or turnkey engineering projects.
• Strong experience developing dismantling and installation methodologies.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical solutions for retrofit, modification and upgrade projects.
• Work from customer requirements, site conditions and 3D laser scan data to develop designs and layouts.
• Develop dismantling and installation methodologies for equipment.
• Plan site workscope requirements, including the positioning of cranes, lifting equipment and temporary works.
• Support crane and lifting studies in restricted site environments.
• Carry out equipment condition assessments and support site execution.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces between existing equipment and new installations.
• Work closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering and Site Teams.
• Ensure designs are practical to manufacture, transport and install.
• Support FEED studies, technical documentation and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and quality standards.
• Provide technical input during proposal and project stages.
• Liaise with customers, fabricators and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Skills

3+ years engineering experience

Project-driven environment

Retrofit/upgrade project experience

Dismantling & installation methods

Site workscope planning

Lifting and temporary works planning

Coordination across disciplines

Travel willingness

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

3D Modelling

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Cramlington.

This is a hands-on, project-focused role where you will be responsible for developing mechanical solutions for retrofit and upgrade projects within the power generation and gas turbine industry.

Mechanical Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical solutions for retrofit, modification and upgrade projects
• Work from customer requirements, site conditions and 3D laser scan data to develop designs and layouts
• Develop dismantling and installation methodologies for equipment
• Plan site workscope requirements, including the positioning of cranes, lifting equipment, welfare facilities and other temporary works
• Support crane and lifting studies, particularly within restricted or challenging site environments
• Carry out equipment condition assessments and support site execution
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces between existing equipment and new installations
• Work closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering and Site Teams
• Ensure designs are practical to manufacture, transport and install
• Support FEED studies, technical documentation and safety reviews
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, safety requirements and quality standards
• Provide technical input during the proposal and project stages
• Liaise with customers, fabricators and other external stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

Mechanical Engineer Ideal Candidate:

• HNC minimum in Mechanical Engineering; degree preferred
• 3+ years' relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Experience working within technical, project-driven environments
• Experience with retrofit, upgrade or turnkey engineering projects
• Strong experience developing dismantling and installation methodologies
• Experience planning site workscopes and understanding site logistics
• Practical knowledge of lifting requirements, crane planning and temporary works
• Experience working with existing installations and challenging site conditions
• Experience coordinating engineering disciplines and site teams
• Strong practical and solution-focused approach to mechanical engineering
• Confident using AutoCAD, Inventor and 3D modelling
• Good understanding of CDM and site safety requirements
• FEED experience would be beneficial
• Fabrication inspection and FAT experience would be advantageous
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites when required

Mechanical Engineer Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and varied projects
• High level of responsibility and autonomy
• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Opportunities for further technical and project development
• International project exposure within a growing organisation