Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

Role: Lead Mechanical Engineer (static equipment)

Inside IR35 contract

Location: South East UK (office based)

Duration - one year renewable contract - (anticipated 2 year + duration)

Key experience - Client side / operator experience managing design scopes of engineering contractor

Start date: Immediate


We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a client-side Project Management Team (PMT) supporting a major integrated refining and petrochemical development of over $15bn.


Working within the PMT, you will provide mechanical engineering leadership across pre-FEED / FEED phases, with a strong focus on contractor oversight and technical assurance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the client focal point for mechanical engineering (static equipment)
  • Overseeing EPC / engineering contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with company standards
  • Driving value improvement and cost optimisation across design
  • Reviewing and challenging contractor design to ensure mechanical integrity and operability
  • Leading input into engineering standards, specifications, and philosophies
  • Supporting technical bid evaluations (FEED/EPC) and contractor selection
  • Ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation across mechanical scope


Requirements

Strong client-side / operator experience (essential)

Proven track record overseeing engineering contractors / EPC scopes of work

15+ years’ experience in downstream refining or petrochemical projects

Deep expertise in static equipment, including:

  • pressure vessels
  • heat exchangers
  • piping systems
  • fitness-for-service and integrity assessments


Experience in:

  • high-pressure hydro processing / heavy oil upgrading / gas treatment / ethylene cracking (preferred)
  • Demonstrable technical knowledge of onshore Downstream refining and/or Chemical process modular units, preferably with one or more of the following: heavy oil upgrading, high pressure hydro processing, sour gas treatment, saturated gas recovery, ethylene cracking, offsites/utilities
  • Experience working on or with Middle East projects, with an understanding of regional culture and stakeholder dynamics (highly desirable)
  • Ability to operate at PMT level, influencing both technical and commercial decisions

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Location:
Reading
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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