Senior Mechanical Engineer

at  WSP

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Your new role, what’s involved?
WSP are looking to provide expertise in mechanical engineering with particular emphasis on fine chemicals and the process related industries. Knowledge of Food & Pharmaceutical sectors is beneficial.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager based in Birmingham. This role will be mainly office based with some site based assignments. Some UK and overseas travel may be required.
Applying technical judgment and resourcefulness to investigations, feasibility studies, concept and scheme designs, detailed design and construction support phase of projects.

Delivering Mechanical engineering and design solutions to meet project needs, including:

• To operate as Lead Mechanical Engineer on selected projects, controlling technical delivery, costs, changes and programme at all stages of projects
• Design, engineering, calculations, specifications
• Assist with preparation of flowsheets and engineering line diagrams
• Supervise plant layout and pipework design including 3D modelling
• Generate and supervise preparation of data sheets, piping and equipment specifications, technical appraisals and selection.
• Site support during construction and commissioning including field engineering assignments
• Design studies, safety reviews, Designers Risk Assessments
• Co-ordination with all other disciplines
• Preparation of cost estimates
• Preparation and maintenance of man-hour and resources forecasts
• Preparation of/input to design programmes
• Reviewing designs & proposals for conformance with applicable regulatory standards, policies, and codes of practice
• Comply with the company’s quality and safety procedures
• Line management / supervision of graduate engineers

Practical knowledge and experience in the design, engineering and specification of process plant and piping, including some or all of the following:

• Experience of mechanical design engineering in process related industries
• Specific expertise in the design, layout, engineering and specification of process plant and piping for the pharmaceuticals, food and fine chemicals industries
• Experience within the contracting industries and/or a process plant operator would be beneficial
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling software
• Pipe Stress Analysis (Caesar II or equivalent)
• Pipe support design and specification
• Piping design codes e.g. ASME B31.3/BSEN13480

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree qualified in mechanical engineering (BEng, BSc, MEng)
• Chartered Engineer, MIMechE desirable (or working towards)

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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