Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pin Point Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Public bank holidays

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering at the West Thurrock site. You will oversee mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications, ensuring safe, reliable operation and delivering efficiency improvements.

The role requires senior mechanical experience in chemical/Oil & Gas or COMAH environments, with strong knowledge in mechanical integrity, reliability engineering, and managing multimillion-pound capital projects.

Qualifications

• Senior mechanical engineering experience in Chemical, Oil & Gas or similar Upper Tier COMAH environment.
• Experience with mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and maintenance best practice.
• Experience delivering multimillion-pound capital engineering projects.
• Mechanical Engineering degree; Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across the West Thurrock site and provide support across the wider UK group.
• Provide technical expertise across mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications.
• Support the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and engineering projects.
• Work with maintenance and inspection teams to improve plant reliability and equipment performance.
• Develop and improve mechanical engineering standards, specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical solutions to production and maintenance teams.
• Support capital projects from scoping through delivery, including contractor management.
• Carry out risk assessments, root cause analysis and reliability studies.
• Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs and other safety studies.
• Ensure engineering activities meet health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant performance and energy efficiency.

Skills

Senior mechanical experience

Rotating equipment knowledge

Pressure vessels knowledge

Piping systems knowledge

Project management & problem-solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

GBP75,000 GBP80,000 per annum

Monday to Friday – 9:00am 5:00pm

25 days annual leave + public bank holidays

Based on site at West Thurrock

Pin Point Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well–established chemical manufacturing organisation at its West Thurrock site.

This is a key engineering position, acting as the group focal point for mechanical engineering and supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment. The role will cover a broad range of mechanical equipment, including pipework, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, heat exchangers, boilers and air compressors.

The successful candidate will ideally have senior mechanical engineering experience within Chemical, Oil & Gas or a similar Upper Tier COMAH environment, together with experience of mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and delivering large–scale capital projects.

The Role

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across the West Thurrock site and provide support across the wider UK group.
• Provide technical expertise across mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications.
• Support the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and engineering projects.
• Work closely with maintenance and inspection teams to improve plant reliability and equipment performance.
• Develop and improve mechanical engineering standards, specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical solutions to production and maintenance teams.
• Support capital projects from initial scoping through to delivery, including contractor management.
• Carry out risk assessments, root cause analysis and reliability studies.
• Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs and other safety studies.
• Ensure engineering activities meet health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and improvements in plant performance and energy efficiency.

About You

• Proven senior mechanical engineering experience within Chemical, Oil & Gas or a similar Upper Tier COMAH environment.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems and utilities.
• Experience with mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and maintenance best practice.
• Experience delivering multimillion–pound capital engineering projects.
• A Mechanical Engineering degree; Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
• Excellent problem–solving, analytical, communication and project management skills.
• The ability to influence and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.

If you're an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a technically challenging role with a leading industrial organisation, we'd be keen to hear from you.