Mechanical Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join an established engineering business delivering complex process and treatment plant projects. This is an opportunity to work on technically varied engineering projects involving pipework, mechanical equipment and packaged plant, supporting projects from design and procurement through to installation and commissioning. We are particularly interested in Mechanical Engineers from water, wastewater, process plant, power, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, energy, utilities or packaged equipment backgrounds.

• Review pipework layouts, equipment arrangements, skid assemblies and fabrication drawings
• Work with mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and packaged systems
• Review fabrication, installation, access and maintainability requirements
• Interpret P&IDs and translate process requirements into practical mechanical solutions
• Review technical specifications, datasheets, supplier drawings and quotations
• Carry out and review hydraulic calculations including pipe sizing, pressure drop, pump duty and NPSH
• Consider mechanical loads and stress requirements relating to pipework, supports, steelwork and equipment connections
• Identify technical issues and engineering requirements before manufacture and installation
• Work closely with Process, EC&I, design, procurement, project and site teams
• Liaise with suppliers and clients on technical requirements
• Provide engineering support through manufacture, installation and commissioning

• Minimum 2 years experience in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, HND or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working with pipework, mechanical equipment, fabrication or packaged plant
• Confident interpreting P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications and mechanical datasheets
• Experience or working knowledge of hydraulics for pressurised pipework systems
• Understanding of mechanical loads and stress considerations
• Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and clients
• Desirable Experience**:
• Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
• Water, wastewater or process treatment
• Process, chemical, power or packaged plant
• Pump and valve selection
• Pressure vessels, tanks or heat exchangers
• Pipe classes and material specifications
• Pipe stress or structural analysis
• Site installation and commissioning
• Technical bid evaluation and supplier documentation

25 days of vacation

Recognition for long service

Retail discounts

Retirement plan

- Permanent – hybrid working 2 days