Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Heaton Chapel

Mechanical Design Engineer
Manchester | Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & BESS
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & Battery Energy Storage
This is a hands-on engineering position focused on the design and development of complex energy projects from concept through to commissioning and operation.
You'll be involved in the mechanical and process design of CHP, trigeneration and battery energy storage projects, working closely with project delivery, electrical engineering and installation teams.
Typical responsibilities will include:
 
Developing mechanical and process designs for energy infrastructure projects
Producing engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs and technical specifications
Pipework and pump sizing calculations
Ventilation and mechanical systems design
Supporting system layouts and equipment selection
Liaising with suppliers, project managers and clients
Carrying out site surveys and providing technical support during installation and commissioning
Supporting safe and compliant project delivery in line with CDM and engineering best practice  What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with engineers who have experience in areas such as:
 
Power generation
CHP
District heating
Energy centres
Process plant
Industrial mechanical systems
Utilities
Renewable energy
Water treatment
Oil & Gas
HVAC and industrial ventilation systems  You should ideally have:
 
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
At least 5 years' experience delivering engineering projects
Mechanical design experience involving pipework, pumps and process systems
Experience producing or reviewing engineering documentation including PFDs and P&IDs
AutoCAD 3D or similar CAD experience
Good understanding of health & safety and CDM requirements
Full UK Driving Licence  Why Consider It?
This is an opportunity to work on technically interesting, real-world projects where engineering still drives decision-making.
You'll gain exposure to:
 
CHP
Trigeneration
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Large-scale industrial energy infrastructure
Low-carbon technologies  You'll be working within an established engineering organisation that continues to invest heavily in both technology and people.
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving practical engineering problems and would like to play a role in the future of energy infrastructure, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
Contact Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)