Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you a Principal Mechanical Engineer looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects within highly regulated process industries?

Do you have experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering mechanical design solutions from concept through to completion?

Have you worked within sectors such as chemical manufacturing, hydrogen, carbon capture or biotechnology and want to play a key role in innovative projects?

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex projects across advanced process and manufacturing industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery, and support the development of innovative engineering solutions.

We would also welcome applications from these industries

Nuclear, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, energy generation, and industrial manufacturing.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Process Plant Engineer, Mechanical Team Leader, Technical Authority Engineer.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Provide technical leadership on mechanical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery against project requirements and client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, working closely with specialist engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.
• Develop, review and approve mechanical engineering designs, calculations and technical documentation while maintaining high quality standards.
• Support project management activities including change management, procurement support, scope development, resource planning and project controls.
• Drive engineering best practice, continuous improvement initiatives, technical innovation and compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration with a recognised engineering institution.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within chemical processing, hydrogen, carbon capture, biotechnology or similar regulated industries.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing and mentoring teams of engineers and designers.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills, supported by a high level of technical competence and commercial awareness.

Get in touch now

If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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