Senior Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Senior Mechanical Tank Engineer – Darlington, Co Durham
Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date:
Nov 12th, 2025
Location:
Darlington, Co Durham
We are exclusively recruiting for a senior mechanical tank engineer for Whessoe Engineering Ltd, a world-renowned leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, with over 200 years of excellence in the industry, based in Darlington.
As a Senior Mechanical Tank Engineer, you will play a key role in the mechanical design and analysis of tanks, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers for large-scale oil, gas, and LNG projects.
Based in Darlington, with opportunities to travel to UK and international sites, you will lead design activities, supervise engineering teams, and contribute to major infrastructure programmes across the energy sector.
Key responsibilities:- Deliver mechanical design of ambient and cryogenic storage tanks, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers
- Conduct engineering calculations, stress assessments, and finite element analysis (ANSYS, STAAD, Caesar II)
- Prepare and check technical documents including design reports, specifications, and datasheets
- Apply design codes such as API 620/650, ASME VIII, and Eurocodes
- Lead and mentor other engineers and interface with design draughting teams
- Support tender development, including labour-hour estimation and technical input
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, project schedules, and internal quality procedures
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng)
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable
- Strong experience in mechanical design within oil & gas, LNG, or petrochemical projects
- Proficient in design and analysis of storage tanks, vessels, and thermal equipment
- Working knowledge of FEA and stress analysis tools (ANSYS, STAAD, Caesar II)
- Familiar with AutoCAD, and ideally 3D tools such as Smart Plant 3D, PDMS, or Inventor
- Experience applying major design codes (API, ASME, Eurocodes)
- Flexible working: choose between a 40 or 37‑hour work week, adjusting your hours around core office times (Mon‑Thurs: 10am‑3pm, Fri: 9am‑1pm) to suit your lifestyle
- Hybrid working: after a familiarisation period, employees can work 2 days per week from home
- Career development: work on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects where you will take the lead on process design, simulation, and safety reviews, gaining invaluable experience in the field
- Strong company benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 28), a holiday purchase scheme, 10% employer pension contributions, free secure parking, life insurance (4x salary), and access to wellbeing initiatives such as regular yoga classes
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