Mechanical Design Engineer - (Anaerobic Digestion)
Responsibilities
* Provide initial conceptual arrangement drawings for proposals and develop them into 3D models and 2D general arrangement drawings.
* Provide mechanical design input to ensure design outputs are achieved on time, meet the design requirements, and achieve an acceptable level of quality.
* Ensure designs are fully integrated and coordinated with the process engineer, civil designer and electrical engineer.
* Read and review relevant specifications and incorporate feedback to ensure the mechanical design incorporates all requirements.
* Identify potential technical improvements and cost savings for work packages.
* Act as project engineer in managing and coordinating work packages and associated deliverables, including design, procurement and site liaison where appropriate.
* Provide mechanical design support throughout the project – from feasibility outline design to detailed design, construction and commissioning.
* Develop best‑value, robust design solutions that can withstand external challenges.
* Understand and communicate risks and assumptions associated with the project, supporting the design team in managing this risk; record risks and assumptions as the project progresses.
* Offer technical guidance and governance for design review meetings and assessments to ensure risks and hazards are designed out or minimised to an acceptable level.
* Share best practice and good/bad experiences with other designers and relevant staff.
* Provide technical guidance during the installation phase to ensure that mechanical installation is safe and meets requirements.
* Maintain excellent working relationships with client representatives, sites, office staff, suppliers and key subcontractors.
* Record and share good and bad project experiences with the design team and other relevant stakeholders.
* Perform any other duties consistent with the role, including ad‑hoc projects.
Qualifications
* Minimum BTEC / HNC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Experience using Autodesk 3D and 2D CAD packages.
* Ability to develop conceptual arrangement drawings and high‑level architectural images at the proposal stage.
* Ability to develop detailed pipework and mechanical support details.
* Ability to adapt plans to changing circumstances.
* Ability to follow designs through from initial outline phase to site installation and commissioning.
* Good communication skills.
* Prepared to travel.
* Full driving licence.
* Knowledge of legislative safety and design standards.
* Good problem‑solving skills.
* Team player and autonomous.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
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