Senior Mechanical Engineer: Asset Integrity & Compliance

NES Fircroft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Responsible Mechanical Engineer for a permanent Teesside-based role. You will hold technical authority across mechanical integrity, pressure systems, and regulatory compliance within a major Teesside industrial operation.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with 10+ years' experience in high-hazard environments, and a proven track record in leading technical teams and managing CAPEX/asset renewal strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified, Chartered Engineer with at least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, process or high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH Upper Tier sites, mechanical integrity, and PSSR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical asset integrity for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Ensure pressure systems integrity, including PSSR and COMAH requirements.
• Set engineering standards, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Approve repairs and modifications to EHS-critical equipment.
• Lead asset life planning and engineering improvement strategies.
• Coordinate with external specialists, inspection bodies and the Competent Authority.
• Support CAPEX, maintenance and asset renewal strategies.
• Lead and develop mechanical engineering duty holders and technical teams.

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Responsible Mechanical Engineer for a permanent Teesside-based role. You will hold technical authority across mechanical integrity, pressure systems, and regulatory compliance within a major Teesside industrial operation.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with 10+ years' experience in high-hazard environments, and a proven track record in leading technical teams and managing CAPEX/asset renewal strategies.