Senior Mechanical / Project Engineer

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Contract – West Wales / Hybrid

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors.

The role requires a Mechanical and Piping discipline background but also strong Project Engineering skills. Needs a person who is comfortable with both the design and co-ordination aspects of energy projects.

Our client is based in West Wales and can accommodate a hybrid working pattern. This role is deemed to be outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

* Interact with Mechanical Package vendors, ensuring compliance with agreed design standards and requirements.

* Responsible for bid evaluation and negotiation of vendors for Mechanical and Piping packages.

* Also accountable for design specification management throughout the project design phase.

* Participate in relevant meetings such as Design Reviews, Model Reviews and HAZIDs.

* Execute all Piping/Mechanical Engineering activities and maintain technical integrity.

* Develop and contribute to mechanical equipment specification / datasheets to allow purchase of range of equipment.

* Reviewing and approving Piping/Mechanical deliverables such isometrics, GA’s, stress analysis.

* Development of Mechanical Equipment Specification and Datasheets.

* Ensure the quality of Mechanical engineering deliverables.

* Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise.

* Liaising with Clients and managing their needs and expectations.

* Participate in cost and schedule estimates; monitor and report progress using ascribed system.

* Develop technical documents and scope of work packages for projects.

Key Skills & Knowledge

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

* Chartered status preferred but not essential.

* Must have proven experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Renewable Energy sectors or similar.

* Experience of working both in a Mechanical design capacity but also in a co-ordination / Project Engineering capacity.

Additional Information

The role is deemed to be outside IR35
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed