Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer Staff Salary + Benefits Hybrid Working Ayrshire

Our leading engineering consultancy client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a staff basis. You will be responsible for leading the design and validation of the Mechanical & Piping Systems of all projects.

• Leading and developing the layout of overall plant facilities, including placing equipment and process units; coordination with Mechanical Designers and key Stakeholders.
• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components, ensuring compliance with functional performance requirements, safety regulations, Insurance requirements and ergonomic standards.
• Translate project specifications into detailed mechanical designs, including calculations, material selection, and component integration for optimal reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and validate new technologies and designs, conducting due diligence and analysis to confirm compliance with design intent and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical specifications using industry–standard CAD tools.
• Collaborate with cross–functional teams (operations, procurement, commissioning) to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems within overall plant and process layouts.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement design improvements to enhance safety, maintainability, and cost–effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning and installation activities, providing technical oversight to ensure alignment with approved designs and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned and emerging technologies to optimize mechanical design processes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., EN13480, ASME B31.3) and maintain up–to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Designs should ensure best economic cost and minimise overall project, operations and maintenance costs.
• Responsible for design calculation, specification, procedures, quality inspections and bid evaluation.
• Knowledge of the costs of various mechanical fabrication and erection methods.
• Assist in the Selection of equipment and materials, providing support to procurement activities creating of detailed Tender packages (RFQ) and evaluating vendor submittals.
• Scheduling and planning of technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from concept stage to Completion.
• Monitoring and reviewing completed work to ensure project is on time and on budget. Validation through inspection, supervision to ensure installation aligns with project design.

• Ideally Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience.
• Industry experience of working with process and pressure equipment such as piping, pumps, pressure vessels, valves etc.