Senior Mechanical Engineer

A-Gas; Portbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in refrigerant gases is seeking a Design Engineer to manage engineering capital projects in the UK and EU. This role involves preparing designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities. Frequent travel within Europe is expected as part of project support.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a project engineering team.
• Fluent in English.
• An understanding of relevant industry regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and commission various Engineering Capital projects.
• Work closely with Engineering disciplines and Operations stakeholders.
• Prepare designs and sub-contract technical packages.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Industrial Safety Knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD inventor

Job description

This role is to design, build and commissioning various Engineering Capital projects both in the UK and in the EU. Work closely with all Engineering disciplines and Operations stakeholders to develop designs which allow the company to achieve its business goals of recycling used refrigerant gases, working towards net-zero, expanding the business and increasing profitability. The role will be to prepare designs and sub-contract technical packages for the design, construction and commissioning phases of capital projects at A-Gas UK/EU sites.

You will be working as part of a cross-disciplinary EU Engineering team located in the UK and NL, supporting local Engineering teams on sites throughout Europe.

Essential

o HNC/HND or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

o Fluent in English.

o Experience working as part of a project engineering team

o Experience of HAZOPs & Mechanical engineering documentation

o An understanding of relevant industry regulations and standards.

o Experience of AutoCAD inventor or similar

o Ability to read P&ID drawings.

o Able to coordinate and work effectively with external contractors

o Industrial safety knowledge and experience

o Excellent organisational, planning, communication and time management skills.

o Able to anticipate and solve problems related to projects.

o Strong collaboration and team working skills Able to travel within Europe as and when required

o A strong team player, able to integrate and work closely with other disciplines

Desirable

o Experience of chemical processing plant and pressurised liquefied gas systems.

o Understanding of relevant industry regulations and standard such as ATEX, Pressure Equipment Directive.

o Knowledge of best practice engineering design processes

o Willingness to provide hands on support to plant where necessary