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Principal Mechanical Engineer - London

Job description

WRS are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work for a Major EPC company based in the UK. 

This will be a 12 month contract with Hybrid working available. 


The role
  • Manage mechanical engineering services that meet Worley', its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
  • Manage mechanical engineering project requirements. 
  • Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures;
  • Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes;
  • Provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.  For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
  • Act as the mechanical engineering Lead on specific projects. 
  • Proactively resolve any discrepancies between the client and its Customer's requirements.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in mechanical engineering.
  • If required, assist and support junior personnel within the mechanical engineering team.
  • Communicate effectively with the mechanical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
  • Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
Requirements
  • Right to work in the UK required
  • A recognised and relevant engineering degree.
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering; management, project management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent
  • Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to the client and its clients.
  • Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.
  • Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and mechanical engineering specific software.
  • Extensive technical and practical experience in mechanical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.  

If you meet the requirements and want to be a part of this exciting project, please apply!