Mechanical Engineer - London

Plamo Trades Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience. The role involves performing forensic investigations on equipment failures and providing expert opinions. Candidates must have a Mechanical Engineering degree, be a Chartered Engineer, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers chances for growth into management and requires handling high-pressure situations. An industrial background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, preferably in industrial environments.
• Chartered Engineer registration is required.
• Experience in project management or field investigation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze various failures in systems and components.
• Prepare reports documenting causes of failure and recommended remediation.
• Gather photographic evidence and oversee laboratory testing.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Communication skills

Project estimating

Industrial machinery systems

Power generation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

They are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to fill an opening in their London office to perform forensic investigations. The right candidate will be a senior level, chartered engineer with 10 or more years’ of experience. This position may lead to advancement opportunities in management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in 1) Power generation, 2) Industrial machinery systems and components,3) Construction of industrial facilities, 4) Manufacturing and 5) Project estimating and scheduling. The primary focus will be on determination of the cause & origin of failures or incidents involving such equipment and components, as well as the evaluation of accidents and safety issues.

Responsibilities

Duties in this key position involve the investigation and analysis of system, component, product and material failures, and review of reported incidents and accidents, for the purpose of resolving claims and legal disputes. The right candidate will be able to prepare oral and written reports in accordance with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR 35) that document causes of failure, extent of loss, and recommended remediation, as well as providing opinions and expert testimony.

Other duties include gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document onsite conditions and overseeing laboratory testing by third parties. Must possess strong communication skills and be able to deliver presentations to clients for the purposes of both litigation support and marketing. Must perform under pressure and respond to aggressive client schedule demands.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Registered as a Chartered Engineer
• Industrial/Manufacturing background is preferred.
• Project Management and/ or Field Investigation experience required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or veteran status.