Faststream are working with a major EPC to add a Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer to their team. This is a hybrid working role based out of Manchester. The client has both staff and 12-month ltd company contract positions available.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring that the mechanical team is appropriately staffed to achieve planned objectives and that all personnel possess the necessary skills, qualifications, experience, and training for the project.
Providing assurance to the Project Engineering Manager and Client Engineer that all aspects of engineering within the mechanical discipline have been executed to an acceptable standard.
Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure that best practices are utilized in the engineering of the NMGP project and that project specifications and standards are met.
Reviewing and approving designs, as well as checking and approving engineering deliverables.
Undertaking technical bid evaluations as necessary.
Employing logical and creative thinking to resolve design and development issues.
Identifying potential risks in the workplace, site, and design work being carried out.
Considering environmental, commercial, safety, and operational aspects of design.
Managing change and identifying, formalizing, and communicating changes in the project to relevant parties.
Communicating and collaborating with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Estimating and managing budgets, schedules, and project quality.
Driving, controlling, and scheduling workshare using Global Integrated Delivery (GID).
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Lead Engineer on Oil & Gas and Petrochemical FEED projects.
Knowledge of pumps, including seal systems.
Strong knowledge of gas turbine-driven centrifugal compressors.
Familiarity with power generation equipment and utility packages.
Understanding of American design codes and standards, including ASME, ASTM, NACE, API.
Working knowledge of corrosion and degradation mechanisms and the ability to review materials of construction for equipment in gas service.
Commercial awareness within a professional services environment.
Must have right to work in the UK.