Senior Offshore Mechanical Design Engineer Oil& Gas / Energy

Kintec Global Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment in the London area is seeking a Senior Offshore Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to oil & gas and energy projects, focusing on mechanical packages and offshore layouts.

In a hybrid London-based role, you will design and develop equipment packages, review datasheets and drawings, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with API/ASME/ISO standards.

Eligibility: candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in mechanical design engineering, ideally oil & gas/offshore/FPSO.
• Familiarity with mechanical packages and layout design.
• Basic understanding of offshore standards and industry codes.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (AutoCAD/PDMS/E3D) and MS Office.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Collaborative, fast-paced multidisciplinary work style.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of mechanical packages (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels).
• Prepare and review datasheets, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Support vendor selection, bids, and vendor document reviews.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and interface coordination with other disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with API, ASME, ISO standards and project specs.
• Contribute to design verification, testing and factory acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with procurement, fabrication and site teams on queries.
• Assist integration across topsides modules, skids and hull connections.
• Support project execution including document control and progress reporting.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS

E3D

MS Office

Job description

Senior Offshore Mechanical Design Engineer - Oil & Gas / Energy

Location: London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent

Key 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

Desirable Attributes

• 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.

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.