Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12 Month Contract

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Various Locations

12 Month Contract

Warrington, Bristol, Preston

Inside IR35

Hybrid Working

37 hours per week

BPSS

Job Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer manages the delivery of engineering and technical activities, through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience.

At this level; an experienced engineer, high level of developed knowledge in a specialist subject area, resolves specific technical issues and problems, compiles technical reports and accompanying presentations, provides, reviews and adheres to specifications in accordance with stakeholder requirements. Coaches, mentors and assists others on matters pertaining to their own discipline, developing business awareness, builds strong working relationships with stakeholders, works independently with limited technical direction or as part of a small team.

Key Responsibilities

This is the level for an experienced Mechanical Engineer working with a high level of developed knowledge in a specialist subject area; the role is directly accountable for designs, developments and determines solutions to problems and issues within a specialist subject area. Able to work on a range of Mechanical Engineering problems involving high levels of complexity & uncertainty. Provides help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working, and their development.

The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards.

• Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams
• Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress
• Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities
• Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
• Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process
• Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately
• Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned
• Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries
• Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle
• Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements
• Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
• Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so.
• Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours
• Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice, support in driving cultural development and change
• Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project
• Support business development opportunities
• Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours
• Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates

Experience/Qualifications/Skills

Essential:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience
• Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types
• Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities
• Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines

Desirable:

• Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council
• Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
• Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects

Minimum level of Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.