Senior Mechanical Engineer

A-Gas; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to design and commission various capital engineering projects. The role involves extensive collaboration with engineering teams across Europe, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, be fluent in English, and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience working as part of a project engineering team.
• Understanding of relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Ability to read P&ID drawings.
• Industrial safety knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission various engineering capital projects in the UK and EU.
• Prepare designs and sub-contract technical packages for capital projects.
• Coordinate effectively with external contractors.
• Support local engineering teams throughout Europe.

Skills

Project engineering teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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