Senior Mechanical Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Millbank Holdings is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering activities on chemical process and pilot plant projects. You will guide technical direction, ensure designs meet requirements and safety standards, and mentor a growing team of engineers and designers.

You will coordinate with process, piping, structural, electrical and control engineers to deliver integrated solutions from concept through implementation, maintaining high standards of quality and

Formación

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards registration
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within chemical/process industries, including pilot plants
• Experience leading engineering activities and mentoring mechanical engineers and designers
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, equipment specifications, engineering calculations, technical reviews and design documentation
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams from scope development to delivery
• Understanding of technical, operational and safety considerations in chemical processing environments
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

Responsabilidades

• Lead mechanical engineering activities: provide technical direction across pilot plant and chemical process engineering projects
• Deliver pilot plant solutions translating process design requirements into robust mechanical solutions
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams with process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation and control engineers
• Review and approve designs, equipment specifications and technical documentation ensuring safety and quality
• Support project execution including scope development, procurement, supplier engagement and change control
• Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement across projects
• Maintain compliance with legislation, industry standards and process safety requirements
• Mentor engineers and designers to develop a high-performing team

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Process safety awareness

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Herramientas

CAD software

Process simulation tools

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery of technically challenging projects within the chemical sector?

Do you have experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the chemical or process industries, ideally involving the design, development or delivery of pilot plants?

Do you have experience leading mechanical engineering activities, including technical design reviews and coordinating multidisciplinary teams?

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading engineering consultancy experiencing continued growth, with an exciting portfolio of projects focused on chemical process engineering and pilot plant development. They are seeking a talented Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership, oversee mechanical engineering activities and help deliver innovative solutions from concept through to implementation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical engineering activities: Provide technical direction across pilot plant and chemical process engineering projects, ensuring designs meet project requirements, performance expectations and client objectives.
• Delivering pilot plant solutions: Support the development and delivery of pilot plant facilities, translating process design requirements into robust, practical and fit-for-purpose mechanical engineering solutions.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams: Work closely with process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation and control engineers to deliver fully integrated project solutions.
• Reviewing and approving designs: Oversee mechanical engineering designs, calculations, equipment specifications and technical documentation, maintaining high standards of quality, safety and technical integrity.
• Supporting project execution: Contribute to scope development, procurement, technical supplier engagement, change management, resource planning and project controls.
• Driving technical innovation: Help develop effective engineering solutions for complex process applications, championing continuous improvement and engineering best practice.
• Maintaining compliance: Ensure engineering activities align with applicable legislation, industry standards, quality requirements and relevant process safety considerations.
• Developing engineering capability: Mentor engineers and designers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team.

What You’ll Bring

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or be actively working towards professional registration.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the chemical or process industries, ideally involving pilot plants, process development facilities or specialist process equipment.
• Experience leading engineering activities and mentoring mechanical engineers and designers.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, equipment specifications, engineering calculations, technical reviews and design documentation.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and supporting projects from initial scope development through to delivery.
• An understanding of the technical, operational and safety considerations associated with chemical processing environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to quality, safety, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is your chance to work at the forefront of chemical process engineering, contributing to specialist pilot plant projects where innovative ideas are developed, tested and translated into practical engineering solutions.

• Work on technically interesting pilot plant projects within the chemical sector.
• Take a leading role in developing and delivering innovative process engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with specialists across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Influence technical decisions and champion engineering best practice.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while strengthening your own leadership experience.
• Apply your expertise to complex projects that support process development and industrial innovation.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.