Mechanical Engineer - Gas Projects

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage mechanical and piping engineering projects across various sectors, including Oil & Gas, Energy, and Nuclear. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while adhering to engineering standards and client specifications. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing asset efficiency and delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in multi-discipline projects as a Lead/Senior Engineer.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and specifications, including IGEM standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical and piping engineering within EPC projects.
• Ensure quality in engineering designs and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Project Management

Client Satisfaction Focus

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Planning and Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

E3D

Caesar II

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer - Gas Projects

Location: Warrington

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across various sectors including chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage markets. We focus on enhancing asset efficiency, ensuring high availability, and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities, specializing in asset management services throughout all lifecycle phases—from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly to operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced workforce of over 4,500 employees across 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding high standards of safety, compliance, and quality.

Job Description

1. Reporting to the Mechanical & Piping Engineering Manager, responsible for mechanical and piping engineering and design within multi-discipline EPCM or EPC projects.
2. Manage projects from concept design to execution designs.
3. Opportunity to work across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Nuclear, Chemicals, and Food, on both small and large projects.
4. Ensure quality in engineering designs and project deliverables, including checking and approval processes.
5. Ensure designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant standards, and specifications.
6. Complete mechanical and piping designs within scope, time, and budget, managing change control and interdisciplinary consistency.
7. Participate in design reviews and ensure design acceptance by clients.
8. Make independent decisions and provide expert technical support within the mechanical engineering team.

Your Profile

If you possess the following qualifications, we look forward to meeting you:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred).
• Over 5 years of demonstrable experience as Lead/Senior/Principal Engineer in multi-discipline projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent (preferable).
• Knowledge of engineering standards and specifications, including IGEM standards.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practices in design.
• Knowledge of other disciplines such as Civil, Structural, EC&I, and Process.
• Experience with mechanical specifications, design basis, scopes of work, calculations, drawings, 3D models, schedules, risk assessments, and compliance assessments.
• Experience applying piping design codes to ASME and BS EN standards.
• Experience with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR).
• Result-oriented with a focus on client satisfaction and quality delivery.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, understanding inter-disciplinary dependencies, with a 'one time right' mentality.
• Familiarity with main mechanical design packages like AutoCAD, Plant3D, E3D, Caesar II.
• Understanding of change control procedures.
• Ability to develop and present design packages and lead design review meetings.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance requirements (preferable).

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Engineering & Consultancy | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Bachelor's degree | Engineering