Principal Mechanical Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Birmingham. The role focuses on delivering mechanical design and piping for process plants across pharma, food and fine chemicals sectors, with UK and overseas travel.

You will lead, mentor graduates, and ensure compliance with standards. You will apply technical judgment from feasibility through construction, manage budgets, coordinate with disciplines, and steer projects to meet client and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design engineering in process related industries.
• Design, layout, engineering and specification of process plant and piping for pharma/food/fine chemicals industries.
• Experience within the contracting industries and/or a process plant operator would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling software.
• Pipe Stress Analysis (Caesar II or equivalent).
• Pipe support design and specification.
• Piping design codes e.g. ASME B31.3/BSEN13480.
• PER/ATEX/CDM.
• Construction site experience on process industry projects.
• Experience managing/co-ordinating design and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineer on selected projects, controlling technical delivery, costs and programme at all stages of projects.
• Design, engineering, calculations, specifications.
• Assist with preparation of flowsheets and engineering line diagrams.
• Supervise plant layout and pipework design including 3D modelling.
• Generate and supervise preparation of data sheets, piping and equipment specifications, technical appraisals and selection.
• Site support during construction and commissioning including field engineering assignments.
• Design studies, safety reviews, Designers Risk Assessments.
• Co-ordination with all other disciplines.
• Preparation of cost estimates and man-hour/resource forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CAD

3D modelling

Piping design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Chartered Engineer desirable

Tools

Caesar II

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

little more about the role..

WSP are looking to provide expertise in mechanical engineering with particular emphasis on fine chemicals and the process related industries. Knowledge of Food & Pharmaceutical sectors is beneficial.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager based in Birmingham. This role will be mainly office based with some site based assignments. Some UK and overseas travel may be required.

Applying technical judgment and resourcefulness to investigations, feasibility studies, concept and scheme designs, detailed design and construction support phase of projects.

Delivering Mechanical engineering and design solutions to meet project needs, including:

• To operate as Lead Mechanical Engineer on selected projects, controlling technical delivery, costs, changes and programme at all stages of projects
• Design, engineering, calculations, specifications
• Assist with preparation of flowsheets and engineering line diagrams
• Supervise plant layout and pipework design including 3D modelling
• Generate and supervise preparation of data sheets, piping and equipment specifications, technical appraisals and selection.
• Site support during construction and commissioning including field engineering assignments
• Design studies, safety reviews, Designers Risk Assessments
• Co-ordination with all other disciplines
• Preparation of cost estimates
• Preparation and maintenance of man-hour and resources forecasts
• Preparation of/input to design programmes
• Reviewing designs & proposals for conformance with applicable regulatory standards, policies, and codes of practice
• Comply with the company’s quality and safety procedures
• Line management / supervision of graduate engineers

What we would like you to demonstrate..

Practical Knowledge And Experience In The Design, Engineering And Specification Of Process Plant And Piping, Including Some Or All Of The Following

• Experience of mechanical design engineering in process related industries
• Specific expertise in the design, layout, engineering and specification of process plant and piping for the pharmaceuticals, food and fine chemicals industries
• Experience within the contracting industries and/or a process plant operator would be beneficial
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling software
• Pipe Stress Analysis (Caesar II or equivalent)
• Pipe support design and specification
• Piping design codes e.g. ASME B31.3/BSEN13480
• PER/ATEX/CDM
• Construction site experience on process industry projects
• Experience managing/co-ordinating design and engineering teams

Personal Profile

• A leader capable of drawing the best out of a team
• Organised logical thinker, open to new ideas and having pride in the work done
• Confident and articulate, with clients and with peers
• Has a desire to find both the appropriate technical solution, and value for money for our customers
• Professional flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Able to work within a team and be able to maintain formal and informal client contacts
• Interpersonal skills to work as part of a multi-discipline team
• 10 years or more of relevant mechanical engineering experience

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in mechanical engineering (BEng, BSc, MEng)
• Chartered Engineer, MIMechE desirable

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