Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

1 month ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom Carbon60 Full time

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Sector: Energy

Location: Remote, occasional travel to Client offices required

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months with probable extension

Rates: Up to £400 (DOE) Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Full UK Working Rights


My renewable energy client is urgently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, experience of large-scale thermal generating plants including CHP engines is essential. This is a remote working role with occasional travel to their offices.


Your day to day duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Undertake conceptual and detailed design for energy systems that supply heating, cooling and power to end users and involve a wide range of applications and technologies such as District Heating systems, Energy Centres, HVAC, LTHW, Chilled Water, Air, Water and Geothermal Source Heat Pumps, Low Carbon Heat Network, Steam and CHP.
  • Carry out energy audits and surveys and identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) at potential customer sites. Assessment of existing system configuration and operation at client sites and identify any potential interventions that can improve system efficiency. Embrace technologies to improve performance and sustainability to meet net zero targets.
  • Leading a project team of multidisciplinary engineers, you will be responsible for significant elements of the mechanical design (e.g. producing P&ID for energy centres and plant rooms; size boilers, pumps and mechanical components) and to coordinate the members of the project team to integrate mechanical designs with electrical/control, process and civil engineering components.
  • Act as Technical Lead for selected Business Development opportunities through pre-qualification, concept design, internal approval, proposal submission and handover to construction. Ensuring all relevant departments are involved and lead the development for a robust solution and offering.
  • Act as the Technical Lead on client presentations and be at the forefront of the technical department, showcasing our capabilities from the concept to the chosen solution with key focus on the specific design and challenges.
  • Prepare tender packages for outline project design for project cost development, working with the construction teams to develop programmes, resourcing, procurement strategies, risks identification and mitigation. Manage internal approval processes for governance and risk mitigation.
  • Support the Go/NoGo process by quickly assessing the technical and commercial viability of opportunities. Be prepared to make a case for recommending a NoGo and formalise.
  • Provide and develop technical capability through feasibility studies and option assessment on industrial and building services energy saving measures.
  • Develop energy generation / efficiency / distribution solutions in partnership with our clients to meet their needs for resilience, carbon and energy cost savings across a project life cycle.
  • Build close relationships with trusted suppliers to develop technical solutions and prepare quotations and where necessary challenging scope, costs, timeline and safety track records.
  • Identify and manage development Project Risks and effectively manage the risk escalation process. Work with Supply Chain and Legal to ensure that our risks are back to back with our partners for delay and performance.
  • Think outside the normal and be innovative with the solutions to provide differentiators in our offering. Ensure the relevant departments are involved for technical and commercial due diligence on new technologies.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship for junior engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and innovation


You will be expected to demonstrate:

  • Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience designing energy systems
  • Familiarity with large-scale thermal generating plants such as large shell & tube boilers and CHP engines is essential.
  • Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients
  • AutoCAD experience
  • UK Driving Licence


If the above matches your experience and your seeking a great opportunity to work with a global leader in renewable energy let's have a conversation.

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