Senior Consultant Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

Michael Page; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Senior Consultant Engineer (Rotating Equipment) based in the North West for a leading engineering consultancy. You will oversee projects across rotating equipment, sign off assessments, and lead technical delivery for multiple clients.

The role is hybrid with weekly visits to the North West offices; travel within the UK and overseas as required. A strong leadership track record, Chartered Engineer status (or progression toward) and adherence to industry standards are

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment & machinery essential.
• Experience across industrial engineering consultancy or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry standards & safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving & communication skills.
• Full right to work in the UK; willingness to travel domestically & overseas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and act as senior engineer for rotating equipment projects.
• Sign off technical assessments and provide expert recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for rotating equipment.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation for all project phases.
• Stay updated on advancements in rotating equipment technologies and adopt innovations.
• Act as lead engineer across projects and be the product expert.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

Engineering leadership

Project management

Safety standards

QA procedures

Maintenance & commissioning

Process safety

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Senior Consultant Engineer (Rotating Equipment) based in the North West. Engineering Leadership role with a well established consultancy firm.

Client Details

Our client is a well established and growing engineering consultancy, who services a number of thriving sectors in the UK & globally with Headquarters in the North West.

Description

You will carry out the role of Senior Consultant Engineer (Rotating Equipment), working across multiple projects and delivering for a wide range of customers.

• Oversee, manage and act as the senior engineer overseeing a wide range of rotating equipment & machinery projects
• Sign off technical assessments and offer expert recommendations on rotating machinery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement (Sign Off) maintenance strategies for rotating equipment.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting processes.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation for all project phases.
• Stay updated on advancements in rotating equipment technologies and incorporate innovative solutions.
• Act as the lead engineer across all of the projects you are involved with
• Be the most senior engineer and product expert for all of the company rotating equipment and machinery design, development, commissioning, installations and testing.

Your work will cover the power, energy and engineering marketsThis is a hybrid role where you would be expected to visit the North West offices every week whenever possible, unless you were busy away with customers, with a sensible approach to flexible working depending on work load.

Profile

• Strong knowledge and expertise of Rotating Equipment & Machinery - this is essential before you apply and must be very clear in your CV.
• Strong technical expertise in rotating equipment within the industrial, engineering consultancy or manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams.
• Relevant educational qualifications in engineering or a related field.
• Be a proven engineering leader
• A good degree in Mechanical Engineering (or close equivalent field);
• Ideally a Chartered Engineer; or desire to work toward
• Experience with the selection/sizing of rotating equipment such as fans, pumps, compressors, turbo machinery, generators and their auxiliary systems;
• Experience with QA procedures and Inspection and Test Plans for new or refurbished rotating plant;
• Practical experience gained in operation, maintenance, commissioning or construction roles;
• Experience with rotating plant efficiency, reliability, performance monitoring and failure investigations;
• Thorough knowledge of the relevant standards in this sector;
• Awareness of good practises for preservation, planned and preventative maintenance requirements;
• Good understanding of process safety principles;
• Strong analytical and excellent communication skills;
• Have full right to work in the UK; and the ability and willingness to travel both in the UK and occasionally overseas.

Job Offer

£85,000 to £95,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits package