Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Pressure Vessel Specialist
Salary: £60,000-£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Locations: Glasgow, Bristol, Burton on Trent, Gloucester, Leatherhead, Manchester, Plymouth (flexible hybrid working)
Job Overview
The Frazer‑Nash Asset Integrity Team seeks experienced mechanical engineers specialising in the analysis and assessment of pressure vessels, providing expert guidance for defence, aerospace, energy and transport assets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and present technical guidance on the safe and efficient operation of mechanical assets.
- Perform analysis of new designs and support life‑extension projects for safety‑critical plants.
- Conduct finite‑element analysis, fatigue, fracture and fitness‑for‑service assessments of pressure vessels in accordance with industry codes and standards (ASME, BS, API).
- Lead project delivery, including forming multidisciplinary teams and ensuring customer requirements are met.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Travel as required for site visits and plant walk‑downs.
Requirements
- A degree in engineering (MEng, MSc or PhD desirable).
- Proven experience in mechanical/structural engineering with a focus on pressure‑vessel analysis.
- Experience with FEA tools such as Abaqus, Ansys or LS‑Dyna.
- Familiarity with codes and standards: ASME III, ASME VIII, API 579, BS 7608, BS 7910, R5/R6.
- Strong project‑management, client‑relationship and business‑development skills (advantageous).
- Ability to travel for site visits and plant walk‑downs.
- UK National Security Vetting clearance (pre‑employment screening).
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual reviews.
- 25 days holiday plus the option to purchase 5 additional days.
- Flexible working and hybrid arrangements.
- Enhanced parental benefits and private healthcare membership.
- Company pension scheme and life assurance.
- Professional development, tuition coverage and professional membership fee support.
- Performance‑based bonus scheme.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme, season rail ticket loan, and optional benefits.
