Responsible Mechanical Engineer

NES Fircroft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Responsible Mechanical Engineer for a permanent Teesside-based role. You will hold technical authority across mechanical integrity, pressure systems, and regulatory compliance within a major Teesside industrial operation.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with 10+ years' experience in high-hazard environments, and a proven track record in leading technical teams and managing CAPEX/asset renewal strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified, Chartered Engineer with at least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, process or high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH Upper Tier sites, mechanical integrity, and PSSR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical asset integrity for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Ensure pressure systems integrity, including PSSR and COMAH requirements.
• Set engineering standards, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Approve repairs and modifications to EHS-critical equipment.
• Lead asset life planning and engineering improvement strategies.
• Coordinate with external specialists, inspection bodies and the Competent Authority.
• Support CAPEX, maintenance and asset renewal strategies.
• Lead and develop mechanical engineering duty holders and technical teams.

Job description

Responsible Mechanical Engineer

Teesside | Permanent

You'll have responsibility across areas including:

• Mechanical asset integrity covering fixed and rotating equipment
• Pressure systems integrity, including PSSR and COMAH requirements
• Engineering standards, technical governance and regulatory compliance
• Approval of repairs and modifications to EHS-critical equipment
• Asset life planning and engineering improvement strategies
• Working with external engineering specialists, inspection bodies and the Competent Authority
• Supporting CAPEX, maintenance and asset renewal strategies
• Leading and developing mechanical engineering duty holders and technical teams

What we're looking for:

• You'll need to be a Degree-qualified, Chartered Engineer with 10+ years' engineering experience, ideally within chemical, petrochemical, process or other high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with Upper Tier COMAH sites, mechanical integrity, pressure systems and PSSR is particularly important, alongside knowledge of standards such as ASME, API and HSE/HSG guidance.
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking to take on a genuine technical authority and engineering leadership position within a major Teesside industrial operation.