Senior Engineer, Rotating Plant Specialist

Senior Engineer, Rotating Plant Specialist

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3rd December 2025 Based from Stockport Office
Reporting to Team Leader
Permanent, full-time employment
Who are we?

Fichtner Is Global Engineering Consultancy Established In 1922 With Over 2000 Employees Over 170 Countries. Within The UK And Ireland Our Engineers And Consultants Are Involved In Some Of The Most Innovative Energy Projects Across The UK Providing Design, Intellectual, And Engineering Services To Developers, Investors, Owners, And Operators. Projects In Development, Construction, Or Operation In The UK And Ireland, Include More Than

• 60 major thermal power plants, across the waste, biomass, and conventional power sectors
• 10 GWh of battery storage
• 5 GW of solar
• 7 GW of on-shore and off-shore wind
• 5 GWh of pumped storage hydro projects
• 20 carbon capture projects, aiming to capture and permanently sequestrate more than 5 million tonnes of CO2 per annum

We have over 175 employees that we are proud to have represent us, operating from our offices in Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and Glasgow and from sites spread across the UK and Ireland.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Engineer who has a mechanical engineering degree coupled with rotating equipment experience, to be based in our Stockport or Glasgow offices with some travel in the UK, Ireland, and EU.

What We Are Looking For

• A good degree in Mechanical Engineering (or close equivalent field)
• Ideally a Chartered Engineer
• Experience with the selection/sizing of rotating equipment such as fans, pumps, compressors, turbo machinery generators and their auxiliary systems
• Experience with QA procedures and Inspection and Test Plans for new or refurbished rotating plant
• Practical experience gained in operation, maintenance, commissioning or construction roles;
• Experience with rotating plant efficiency, reliability, performance monitoring and failure investigations
• Thorough knowledge of the relevant standards
• Awareness of good practises for preservation, planned and preventative maintenance requirements
• Good understanding of process safety principles
• Strong analytical and excellent communication skills
• Have full right to work in the UK; and
• The ability and willingness to travel both in the UK and occasionally overseas

What you can expect from us

• A competitive salary with a leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary
• Hybrid working with modern easy access offices
• Opportunity to purchase company shares after a qualifying period
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Financial support with professional fees/memberships
• Company electrical vehicle car leasing scheme
• Private medical & life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fitness trainer provided every week for group boot camps
• Team and company social events, including a family barbecue, Christmas Party, and team activities
• Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email with your CV and a brief cover letter to introduce yourself and let us know why you are a good fit for us.

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Fichtner Consulting Engineers is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give of their best every day.