Mechanical Project Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: United Kingdom; occasional site work is required.

Company

Established international engineering organisation delivering retrofit, upgrade, and life-extension solutions for industrial equipment across power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial sectors.

What you will do

• Develop mechanical designs, layouts, and installation solutions for existing plant and equipment.
• Translate customer requirements, site constraints, and laser scan data into safe, practical, and manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Produce and review AutoCAD drawings and 3D models.
• Support site surveys, condition assessments, technical investigations, FEED studies, proposals, and customer discussions.
• Develop dismantling, lifting, and installation methodologies while coordinating interfaces across engineering disciplines.
• Work with project teams, fabricators, suppliers, and site personnel to resolve technical challenges and ensure compliance with CDM, health and safety, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Degree preferred or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in a project-driven engineering environment.
• Experience delivering retrofit, upgrade, brownfield modification, or turnkey engineering projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modelling software; Inventor experience is ideally preferred.
• Understanding of site installation activities, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing installation, dismantling, or lifting methodologies.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and site safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• Relevant backgrounds include power generation, gas transmission, oil and gas, petrochemical, process industries, industrial plant engineering, or mechanical project engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with competitive salary based on experience.
• Work on technically challenging international projects with high responsibility and project ownership.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing project delivery.
• Career development within a growing engineering organisation.
• Varied work combining engineering, project delivery, customer interaction, and occasional site activities.