Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the development on Mechanical systems within the Infrastructure sector, specifically supporting water/power plants.

You will work across the whole lifecycle through to construction phase on some state of the art projects!

Working Patterns and location – This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week onsite, some travel will be required UK wide but will be expensed from your local site.

• Support the development of Mechanical systems in the Critical National Infrastructure sector.
• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

• Experience within a similar role supporting the Critical National Infrastructure industry.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Thorough knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant as well as an in-depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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