Principal Mechanical Engineer
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Remote (occasional travel to local office: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow)
6 Month rolling contract
£65 per hour Umbrella – Inside IR35 only
Overview
ARM is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a growing Energy Transition team delivering some of the UK's most innovative low- and zero-carbon energy projects.
The Role
As a senior member of the engineering team, you will lead mechanical engineering activities from early-stage feasibility studies through to detailed design, construction support, operation and decommissioning.
You will work closely with developers, utilities, EPC contractors, OEMs, government bodies and investors to deliver safe, practical and commercially effective engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop innovative and cost-effective mechanical engineering solutions
Lead mechanical design activities across Feasibility, Concept, FEED and Detailed Design stages
Produce engineering calculations, specifications and datasheets
Specify and assess major equipment including: Turbines
Compressors
Pumps
Pressure vessels
Heat exchangers
Support development of PFDs and P&IDs alongside process engineers
Participate in plant layout development and 3D model reviews
Review vendor proposals and liaise with equipment suppliers
Provide technical support for operational plant integrity and troubleshooting
Support bid preparation and multidisciplinary engineering proposalsRequirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards CEng/IEng)
Significant post-graduate experience within Power Generation or Oil & Gas
Strong understanding of industry codes and standards for plant equipment and piping systems
Experience in pressure vessel and piping design, including stress analysis
Familiarity with plant 3D modelling environments
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office
Operational plant troubleshooting and integrity assessment experience
Knowledge of gas turbine systems
Reciprocating engine experience would be advantageous*Must have Right to Work in the UK
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change