Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer

Belcan; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Dental Plan Cover

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Gas Projects to work on high-impact EPC projects across sectors including Oil & Gas and Nuclear. The role involves delivering mechanical designs and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, dental cover, and a pension contribution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Lead, Senior, or Principal Engineer.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) preferred.
• Familiarity with piping design codes (ASME, BS EN) and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and piping design activities within EPC projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client expectations.
• Manage change control and interdisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Change control

Interdisciplinary coordination

Client interaction

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

E3D

Caesar II

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Gas Projects

Location: Warrington (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Engineering – EPC Projects (Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Food)

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Gas Projects to join their team on a permanent basis in Warrington. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact EPC projects across a range of sectors including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, and Food.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical and piping engineering designs from concept through to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Report to the Mechanical & Piping Engineering Manager and lead mechanical and piping design activities within multi-discipline EPCM or EPC projects. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will deliver engineering solutions across all project phases, from concept design to detailed execution.

You will take ownership of mechanical and piping design scope, ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints, while managing change control and interdisciplinary coordination. Participate in internal and external design reviews and ensure client acceptance of design deliverables. You will have the opportunity to deliver projects working in other sectors (Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Nuclear, Chemicals, and Food), small and large projects.

Your Profile

• A degree (BEng or MEng) in Mechanical Engineering, preferably to Degree level (BEng or MEng).
• 5+ years of experience as a Lead, Senior, or Principal Engineer on multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent (preferred), strong knowledge of general engineering and IGEM standards (preferred).
• Proven experience in mechanical design, including specifications, calculations, drawings, 3D models, and compliance assessments.
• Familiarity with piping design codes (ASME, BS EN) and regulatory frameworks such as PED and PESR.
• Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, E3D, and Caesar II.
• Good knowledge and experience with the production and/or having input to mechanical specifications, basis of design, scopes of work, calculations, drawings, 3D models, schedules, design risk assessments and directive compliance assessments.
• An understanding of change control procedures and the ability to lead design review meetings.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (preferred)

What’s in it for you?

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will enjoy benefits such as 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Dental Plan Cover, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service Cover, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, access to benefit portal, and access to Employee Assistance Programme.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Oil and Gas, Engineering Services, Energy Technology