Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Projects

-; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical and piping design in diverse projects across oil & gas, energy, and utilities sectors. This role offers the chance to manage projects from concept to execution while ensuring adherence to engineering standards and client satisfaction. With a commitment to quality and safety, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing asset efficiency. If you have a strong background in mechanical engineering and project management, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience as Lead/Senior/Principal Engineer in multi-discipline projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical and piping engineering within multi-discipline projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and relevant standards.
• Participate in design reviews and secure client acceptance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Project Management

Design Review Processes

Client Satisfaction Focus

Planning and Organizational Skills

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

E3D

Caesar II

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gas Projects

Location: Warrington

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across various sectors including chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage. We focus on enhancing asset efficiency, ensuring high availability, and reducing maintenance costs.

We possess extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities, specializing in asset management services throughout all lifecycle phases: consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced workforce of over 4,500 employees across 14 strategic offices, upholding high standards of safety, compliance, and quality.

Job Description

• Reporting to the Mechanical & Piping Engineering Manager, responsible for mechanical and piping engineering and design within multi-discipline EPCM or EPC projects.
• Manage projects from concept design through to execution design.
• Opportunity to work across sectors like Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Nuclear, Chemicals, and Food, on both small and large projects.
• Ensure quality in engineering designs and project deliverables, including checking and approval processes.
• Ensure designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant standards, and specifications.
• Complete mechanical and piping designs within scope, time, and budget, managing change control and interdisciplinary consistency.
• Participate in design reviews and secure client acceptance of designs.
• Make independent technical decisions and provide expert support within the mechanical engineering team.

Your Profile

If you meet the following criteria, we look forward to your application:

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, preferably Degree level (BEng or MEng).
• Over 5 years of experience as Lead/Senior/Principal Engineer in multi-discipline projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent (preferable).
• Knowledge of general engineering standards and specifications (essential), IGEM standards (preferred).
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in design.
• Knowledge of other disciplines (Civil, Structural, EC&I, Process).
• Experience with mechanical specifications, basis of design, calculations, drawings, 3D models, and design risk assessments.
• Experience applying piping design codes to ASME and BS EN standards.
• Experience with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR).
• Result-oriented with a focus on client satisfaction and quality delivery.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, understanding inter-disciplinary dependencies.
• Familiarity with main mechanical design packages like AutoCAD, Plant3D, E3D, Caesar II.
• Understanding of change control procedures.
• Ability to develop and present comprehensive design packages.
• Preparedness for chairing design review meetings.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance requirements (preferable).

For inquiries, contact the recruitment team at 01224 246246.

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