Principal Mechanical Engineer

BH-258979
  • Competitive
  • England South East London
  • Permanent
  • Oil & Gas
My client have a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry.
Their team in West London provide front-end studies, engineering, procurement and project management services for initiating and executing oil and gas field, HVDC, renewable energy and carbon capture developments. 
They are currently looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to strengthen the team. 
What will you be doing?
  • Responsible for heavy duty rotating mechanical equipment in the pre and post-order stages, acting as the single point of contact between project and supplier.
  • Experience with enquiry and post order activities including data sheets, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.
  • Experience with large machinery including compressors, pumps, turbines and diesel generators.
  • Execution and co-ordination of Supplier document and drawing reviews
  • Interface coordination with other engineering disciplines and third parties.
  • Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing of mechanical equipment and packages
  • Preparing Equipment Lists
  • Preparing and completing all technical documents in accordance with local authority requirements
  • Attend co-ordination and engineering review meetings as per project requirements
  • Sound knowledge of the relevant design codes for the design of offshore installations
We think you should have:
  • Degree qualified, Chartered Engineer
  • Engineering design experience in the onshore/offshore oil & gas and/or renewable energy industry
  • Significant FEED and EPC experience
More reasons to work with us:
  • Professional development and career opportunities
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Join a company committed to becoming a significant player in the energy transition 
Interested? Contact us.
For more information about the position, please contact Laura Mansell, Senior Manager:email laura.mansell@nesfircroft.com
NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

My client have a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry.
Their team in West London provide front-end studies, engineering, procurement and project management services for initiating and executing oil and gas field, HVDC, renewable energy and carbon capture developments. 
They are currently looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to strengthen the team. 
What will you be doing?
  • Responsible for heavy duty rotating mechanical equipment in the pre and post-order stages, acting as the single point of contact between project and supplier.
  • Experience with enquiry and post order activities including data sheets, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.
  • Experience with large machinery including compressors, pumps, turbines and diesel generators.
  • Execution and co-ordination of Supplier document and drawing reviews
  • Interface coordination with other engineering disciplines and third parties.
  • Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing of mechanical equipment and packages
  • Preparing Equipment Lists
  • Preparing and completing all technical documents in accordance with local authority requirements
  • Attend co-ordination and engineering review meetings as per project requirements
  • Sound knowledge of the relevant design codes for the design of offshore installations
We think you should have:
  • Degree qualified, Chartered Engineer
  • Engineering design experience in the onshore/offshore oil & gas and/or renewable energy industry
  • Significant FEED and EPC experience
More reasons to work with us:
  • Professional development and career opportunities
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Join a company committed to becoming a significant player in the energy transition 
Interested? Contact us.
For more information about the position, please contact Laura Mansell, Senior Manager:email laura.mansell@nesfircroft.com
NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.


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