Have you led mechanical design packages from concept through to installation and commissioning on complex engineering projects?
Are you comfortable taking technical ownership, guiding other engineers and engaging directly with contractors and clients?
Looking for an outside IR35 contract where your expertise genuinely influences project outcomes rather than just filling a seat?
The Opportunity
An outside IR35 contract opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a major project portfolio based in the Liverpool area. This role offers technically challenging work, genuine autonomy, and the chance to contribute to multidisciplinary engineering delivery on industrial-scale assets.
We would also welcome applications from these industries:
Energy, process engineering, nuclear, petrochemical, heavy manufacturing
This role would suit candidates working in these roles:
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Package Engineer, Rotating Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Consultant
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Taking full technical ownership of mechanical engineering deliverables, ensuring outputs meet agreed standards, legislation, and quality expectations
Providing day‑to‑day technical leadership and guidance to less experienced mechanical engineers within the project team
Producing robust mechanical design packages, including contractor scopes and installation documentation
Reviewing, checking, and approving mechanical drawings, calculations, and supplier documentation
Developing equipment specifications, data sheets, and enquiry packs for mechanical plant and packages
Supporting bid and tender activities through input to schedules, cost estimates, and resource planning
Working closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated and buildable designs
Contributing to technical reviews, risk workshops, constructability reviews, and regulated design forums
Attending project meetings, supplier discussions, and site visits as required
Providing engineering support during construction and commissioning activities where needed
You will have the following qualifications and experience
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with chartered status or a clear route towards it
Strong experience delivering mechanical design within an engineering, EPC, or consultancy environment
Proven background in specifying mechanical equipment, materials, pipework, valves, and fabrication methods
Working knowledge of UK and international engineering standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to mechanical systems
The ability to communicate clearly with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders across all project stages
Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill
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