Senior Offshore Mechanical Design Engineer — Hybrid

Kintec Global Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Senior Offshore Mechanical Design Engineer for Oil & Gas / Energy projects in the London area. Hybrid working is supported, with responsibilities spanning design, documentation, and vendor coordination.

You will design mechanical packages, review drawings, ensure compliance with API/ASME/ISO codes, and collaborate with procurement, fabrication, and site teams. 1–3 years’ offshore experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within oil & gas, offshore, or FPSO projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment packages and general layout design.
• Basic understanding of industry standards and offshore mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (such as AutoCAD, PDMS, or E3D) and MS Office.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.
• Exposure to large mechanical equipment swivel.
• Enthusiastic learner with strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to vendor sites or fabrication yards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical packages such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and utility systems.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including equipment datasheets, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Support vendor selection, technical bid evaluations, and vendor document reviews.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and interface coordination between mechanical packages and other disciplines.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with relevant codes, standards (API, ASME, ISO, etc.), and project specifications.
• Contribute to design verification, testing, and factory acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with procurement, fabrication, and site teams to resolve technical queries.
• Assist in mechanical package design integration across topsides modules, skids, and hull connections.
• Support project execution activities, including document control, progress reporting, and schedule adherence.

Skills

3D modeling tools

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS

E3D

Job description

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Senior Offshore Mechanical Design Engineer for Oil & Gas / Energy projects in the London area. Hybrid working is supported, with responsibilities spanning design, documentation, and vendor coordination.

You will design mechanical packages, review drawings, ensure compliance with API/ASME/ISO codes, and collaborate with procurement, fabrication, and site teams. 1–3 years’ offshore experience preferred.