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Senio /Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location:: Manchester
Sector:: Other
Job Type:: Contract
Salary:: Market related
Reference:: SK/R/088682

Role

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Contract

Manchester/Hybrid (site visits to Europe

Inside IR35

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a contract Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering team at my client’s offices in Manchester. You will be working with a key client to complete the detailed design of a solvent recovery facility.

Role Purpose

The role is to provide expert mechanical engineering solutions for a solvent recovery facility project, ensuring detailed design and delivery are achieved in a multidisciplinary environment.

Job Role Responsibilities

Perform the role of mechanical lead on project deliverables.
Produce mechanical engineering design documents, including calculations, datasheets, specifications, and schedules.
Contribute to safety reviews and other risk assessments.
Ensure engineering designs meet appropriate quality and compliance controls, project briefs, and customer requirements through checking and quality control processes.
Review vendor quotations and liaise with equipment and package vendors.
Specify, design, and evaluate capacity for utility systems.
Check piping design documents, including isometrics and layout drawings.
Assist in plant layout development.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Desirable

Chartered Engineer Status
Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams
Demonstrated ownership, innovation, and initiative in client projects
Client-focused with a drive to deliver satisfaction

Why this role?

Work on exciting and innovative projects with top-tier architects and clients.
Join a supportive team with access to a wider network of professionals.
See your designs come to life through site visits and client engagement.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand how crucial it is to find the right people. That's why our Recruitment Consultants take the time to understand your requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels. This is a superb opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer individuals seeking new employment in a

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