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
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
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:
- xwzovoh
- 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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