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.