Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: Wolviston Management Services
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Location: Darlington
Job Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client Whessoe Engineering, for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering delivery team in Darlington. Our client is supported by Samsung C&T and is part of a globally recognised organisation. With a strong reputation in the market and clear plans for future growth, this is a key opportunity to join the business at an important stage in its development. The successful candidate will play a central role in the mechanical design and analysis of storage tanks used across energy and process industries, supporting the delivery of engineering work within a multi-disciplinary project environment. Key Responsibilities

  • Mechanical design of storage tanks
  • Production and verification of engineering calculations and deliverables
  • Supervision of engineers and designers within project teams
  • Technical support for project bids and tender submissions
  • Ensuring compliance with recognised industry design codes, including API and Eurocodes

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience within the oil, gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors
  • Experience designing ambient or low-temperature storage tanks
  • Knowledge of tank design codes

Desirable Experience

  • Chartered Engineer status
  • Experience with analysis software such as ANSYS, STAAD, or CAESAR II
  • Knowledge of pressure vessel design codes
  • Experience using AutoCAD, SmartPlant 3D, PDMS, or Inventor

   This role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically complex projects within a collaborative engineering environment, as part of a globally supported organisation with strong growth ambitions….

Posted: April 2nd, 2026