Mechanical Engineer

At Braden, we are driven by the extraordinary potential of our colleagues to tackle even the most complex challenges. We turn obstacles into opportunities, and our shared commitment to a sustainable future starts with each of us. Every day, our team collaborates to share knowledge and improve wherever possible, creating lasting benefits for generations to come.

With design offices in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America, Braden combines 100 years of innovation with a strong dedication to customer excellence. We deliver performance and product efficiency for customers in power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. Our offices are strategically positioned to provide global access to our expertise while maintaining a local focus in everything we do.

We are a leading supplier of auxiliary equipment for major gas turbine OEMs and a trusted provider of aftermarket products and services for gas turbine operators worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team at our office in Cramlington, UK. In this role, you will take responsibility for the mechanical engineering scope within retrofit and upgrade projects for gas turbine ancillary equipment. You will translate customer and site requirements into safe, practical and manufacturable engineering solutions, combining hands‑on engineering with technical coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Bid Leaders, site teams and engineering colleagues across our different Business Units. You will also interact directly with customers, fabricators and other external partners. With projects involving existing installations and complex site conditions, this is a role where engineering goes beyond the drawing board and where your solutions have a direct impact on successful project execution.

As a Mechanical Engineer within Plant Upgrade Solutions, you develop mechanical solutions for the retrofit, modification and upgrade of existing gas turbine ancillary equipment. You will work from customer requirements, site conditions and 3D laser scan data to develop integrated designs, layouts and installation solutions that are safe, practical and fit for purpose. A key part of your role is connecting engineering with what happens on site.

You will support equipment condition assessments, develop dismantling and installation methodologies and coordinate mechanical interfaces across different Business Units and existing equipment. Working closely with project and site teams, you help resolve technical challenges and ensure designs can be manufactured, transported and installed effectively.

You will also contribute to FEED studies, technical documentation, safety reviews and customer discussions, while ensuring compliance with applicable safety requirements, CDM regulations and Braden quality standards. Alongside project execution, you provide technical input during the proposal phase and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, with HNC as a minimum;
• More than 3 years of relevant experience within greenfield and brownfield technical or project-driven environments;
• Experience delivering retrofit, upgrade or other turnkey engineering projects;
• Experience developing equipment dismantling and installation methodologies;
• Practical understanding of site execution, temporary works and lifting requirements, including crane and lifting studies for restricted site environments;
• Experience coordinating different…