Resident Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Resident Mechanical Engineer in Crawley for oversight of construction projects related to a Subsea Cable Factory. The role demands strong communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and experience in site supervision. Successful candidates will ensure compliance with safety and design specifications while maintaining stakeholder relationships and managing project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a relevant discipline with site supervision experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred.
• Field experience with large-scale infrastructure or electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and maintenance of civil, mechanical, or electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections and quality control checks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Site management software

Eurocode

ASME

IEC

Job description

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Resident Mechanical Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Roles: Resident Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical Disciplines.

Location: Port of Nigg, Scotland

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee the construction and maintenance of civil, mechanical, or electrical infrastructure and structural elements of a Subsea Cable Factory Project in the Port of Nigg.

You will serve as the primary contact between contractors, project stakeholders, and engineering teams, ensuring construction activities meet design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Construction Oversight: Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
2. Quality Assurance: Conduct inspections and quality control checks, addressing deviations as needed.
3. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of activities and communicate project status.
4. Technical Support: Provide expertise to construction teams, resolve issues, and interpret design specifications.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community representatives.
6. Change Management: Manage scope, schedule, and budget changes, assessing impacts and facilitating decisions.
7. Team Communication: Maintain detailed communication with the design team.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; a Master’s Degree is advantageous.
• Recognition from accredited programs is preferred.

Professional Licensing and Certification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Safety Certifications: OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent.

Experience:

• 5-10 years in the relevant discipline, with site supervision and project management experience.
• Field experience with large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, or electrical projects.
• Proven skills in quality assurance, inspection, and compliance.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of site management software and relevant codes (Eurocode, ASME, IEC).
• Structural analysis, HVAC, plumbing, power systems expertise as applicable.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.