Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Fixed Equipment
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Position Overview & Specifications
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need in our Manchester [Simon Carves Engineering] office for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Fixed Equipment who will be responsible for design and specification and fixed equipment [pressure vessels and heat exchangers].
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- In this role you will have the potential to become the company focal point for all static, pressure-containing equipment aspects within the company.
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
Background Profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Chartered Engineer
- Legally authorized to work in the UK.
- 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
- Material selection knowledge and familiarity with international codes for steel types used in the petrochemical sector required, familiarity with high strength steels preferred.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
Preferred
- ASME Section VIII, Division 2 High Pressure Experience
- Knowledge of ASME VIII Division 3 and other codes / regulations preferred not essential (AD Mekblatt, EN13445, EU PED etc)
- Knowledge of FEA analysis and fitness for service assessments such as API 579 would be of interest
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment would
- Experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process)
- Knowledge of thermal rating for heat exchangers
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Fixed Equipment roles across Engineers and Constructors International Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,500 - £35,613 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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