Senior Mechanical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide innovative solutions in a variety of projects. This role starts with an on-site presence in Cheadle and transitions to a hybrid approach. Candidates should have significant engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with large-scale project environments. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work with diverse clients in the Process and Industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering and contracting experience in major and minor project environments.
• Experience in leading teams of engineers and designers.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lead Engineer on large or smaller projects.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and client satisfaction.
• Prepare technical specifications and review vendor drawings.

Skills

Engineering and contracting experience

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Vendor coordination

Project management

Education

Chartered Membership of recognized institution

Job description

Overview

One of our main clients has an urgent requirement for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based at their offices in Cheadleon a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse engineering company providing expertise to the Process and Industrial sector.

As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will work with a wide range of clients to deliver cost-effective, innovative and practical solutions across the full project life-cycle with focus on concept and FEED stages. Initially, you will be expected to be in the business 5 days a week but this will move to a hybrid approach once settled into your role.

Principal accountabilities

• Working with a Lead Engineer involved in the delivery of large single projects or leading the mechanical aspects on a series of smaller projects depending on experience and ability.
• Ensure the highest standards of HSE and client satisfaction are maintained.
• Working as part of a team to ensure the design and construction is completed and approved in accordance with the time, cost quality parameters.
• Covering all aspects of mechanical engineer including machinery, vessels and piping, including preparation of technical specifications, review of quotations, review of vendor drawings and preparation of design schemes.
• Ensure that all mechanical engineering works are undertaken in accordance with the conditions and requirements of the Contract.
• Attend co-ordination, progress and programme / resource meetings as required.
• Control costs against budget and forecast.

Person Spec

• Significant engineering and contracting experience in major and minor project environment.
• Highly motivated and confident in working at a detailed level and coordinating major vendor packages.
• Flexible and self-driven, working effectively within a team or alone.
• Experience in leading teams of engineers and designers.
• Working towards or have Chartered Membership of a recognised institution.
• Major projects experience of £30m upwards.
• Experience in Process Plant, Waste to Energy, Hydrogen and Thermal Industries.

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