Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (PSC)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers a 12-month contract and involves engaging in all project phases, from Concept to Detailed Design, within sectors such as Oil & Gas and Renewables. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of international design codes and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, ideally with Chartered status. This position promises the opportunity to innovate and push boundaries while delivering engineering excellence and operational support in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of international design codes like BS, EN, ISO, ANSI.
• Degree qualified with Chartered Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned scopes of work and support task delegation.
• Maintain technical competence and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

International design codes knowledge

Mechanical Equipment expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Operational engineering experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (PSC), Glasgow

Client: Wood

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0f3f51771248

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Wood Process & Energy is looking to recruit experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers with extensive knowledge of international design codes in Packages such as BS, EN, ISO, ANSI, ASME, API to provide services within our Process & Energy business.

The position offers a 12-month contract and involves all project phases, including Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design, supporting EPC/EPCm frameworks in a high-profile role as part of a growing team working on large projects in sectors like Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Renewables, and Hydrogen.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The role requires experience with a wide range of Packaged and Mechanical Equipment and involves delivering engineering and operational excellence through:

• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Supporting and supervising task delegation to team members
• Possessing a degree and ideally Chartered Engineer status
• Providing discipline expertise to the business

Process Ownership:

• Adhere to relevant discipline-specific procedures and contribute to continuous improvement
• Participate in audits and incident investigations

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Maintain technical competence and pursue professional development
• Support the business with discipline expertise
• Stay informed about relevant regulations, industry standards, and technological developments
• Contribute to scope definition and project execution
• Experience in operational and maintenance engineering is preferred
• Work independently, identify risks related to project quality, cost, or schedule
• Manage supplier design and manufacturing activities, chair coordination meetings, and support design reviews
• Degree qualified, Chartered with IMechE
• Experience with a broad range of Mechanical Equipment
• Previous lead engineer experience in project environments is preferred
• Good communication skills and flexible attitude
• Experience with EPC contractors, operators, or consultants in relevant sectors
• Extensive knowledge of international design codes: BS, EN/ISO, ANSI, ASME, API
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other common software