Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Runcorn, United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Overview: We are currently supporting the recruitment of three experienced Senior Mechanical Engineers for a high-performing industrial site in Runcorn. This is a permanent position focused on mechanical integrity, reliability, and operational excellence within a complex process environment.
This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on balancing short-term technical firefighting with longer-term reliability planning. You'll play a key role in driving equipment performance while ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards—including COMAH requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide both day-to-day and strategic mechanical engineering support to maintain and improve plant availability, reliability, and performance
Ensure the mechanical integrity of all static and rotating equipment in line with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards for a top-tier COMAH site
Maintain compliance with national and international engineering codes, company standards, and asset integrity frameworks
Deliver and continuously improve mechanical assurance strategies across the plant
Mentor and support junior engineers including graduate engineers and third-party engineering support personnel
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical engineering within a process plant or similar industrial environment
Proven ability to handle a variety of complex engineering challenges and prioritise effectively under time and budget constraints
Hands-on knowledge of both static and rotating mechanical equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, turbines, and pipework
Strong understanding of mechanical safety systems and integrity practices
Familiarity with relevant standards such as API, ASME, and British Standards
Experience conducting and applying risk assessments and mitigation measures
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach
Additional Information:
This role is based full-time on-site in Runcorn
Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available
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Location:
Runcorn
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Utilities, Energy

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