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Afry's Energy Division; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for an experienced engineer to join its Thermal and Renewable Energy team. The role involves providing technical leadership, supporting construction activities, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have a minimum 2:1 degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and hold Chartered Engineer status. The company offers a flexible work environment with competitive benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced parental pay.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Family support options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2:1 degree in mechanical or chemical engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status is essential.
• Relevant consulting experience in multidisciplinary engineering is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across design analysis for engineering projects.
• Deliver high-quality design output reports and documentation.
• Support site inspections and risk mitigation during construction.

Skills

Project Management

Design experience

Commercial awareness

Thermal modelling software knowledge

Experience in energy transition technologies

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

SteamPro

Job description

Here is the opportunity to join AFRYs Energy Division within the expanding Thermal and Renewable Energy team in the UK. As an experienced engineer you will provide clients with help and support at all project stages, including technical and economic feasibility studies, technology assessments, technical due diligence reviews, lender engineer services, front‑end engineering design (FEED) studies, owner engineer services, EPCM services, operation and maintenance support and optimisation, and expert witness services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across design analysis and problem‑solving for engineering projects.
• Deliver and review high‑quality design output reports and documentation.
• Support construction through site inspections, testing, and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to business development and represent the company professionally.
• Mentor junior engineers and continuously develop technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Relevant industry experience.

Additional Candidate Requirements

• Recognised Project Management training.
• Previous experience providing consulting services in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (\"e.g., IChemE or FIDIC\").
• Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering.
• Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Thermal power plant experience such as biomass power plant, waste‑to‑energy plant, gas‑fired power plant, etc.
• Experience in energy transition technologies such as carbon capture, green hydrogen, green ammonia, power‑to‑X, etc.
• Knowledge of software for thermal modelling of water/steam cycles (\"e.g., SteamPro\"), AutoCAD 3D, Cafe, Fabrication, Java.

Available office locations for this position are London, Oxford, Horsham, or Manchester. We are flexible on the office location – please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work‑life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We will consider a range of flexible working arrangements, including part‑time flexible patterns, and we operate a hybrid working environment.

Benefits include 25 days holiday each year, private medical insurance, life assurance, and a pension scheme. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay – 16 weeks full pay for both parents – and family support options such as back‑up childcare support and return‑to‑work coaching.

We are excited to receive your application. Please ensure your cover letter states how you are a great fit for this role and confirms your right to work in the UK, as this role does not include sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.

Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview followed by a virtual face‑to‑face interview, accompanied by analytical reasoning exercises.

At AFRY we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate, technology and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Remote Work

Yes.

Employment Type

Full‑time.