Contract: Mechanical Engineer / Stockton-on-Tees

The client a multi-disciplined Engineering Design house are looking to add a Mechanical / Vessel Engineer to their team working from their Thornaby office.

The role will be for an initial 12 month contract and offers a strong hourly rate of pay outside of IR35 so is open to Ltd Companies. 37.5 hrs/week minimum - Monday to Friday in the Thornaby office.

The client operate in various industries including (Petro)Chemicals and Oil & Gas. 
  PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE

• To work as part of a Design Team responsible for the production of technical documentation to high professional standards within challenging programmes and budgets

KEY TASKS AND MAIN DUTIES

• Prepare and/or check design calculations
• Supervise production of and check drawings for compliance with calculations
• Prepare Technical Specifications/Reports
• Co-ordinate/liaise with Engineering disciplines
• Interpret Vendor drawings/information
• Work to budgets and programmes
• Comply with Quality Management Systems
• Report to Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Other professional duties reasonably required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree preferred or qualification equivalent to UK Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Additional equivalent Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Background in Heavy Engineering/Chemical/Petrochemical Industries preferred in relation to Material Handling Plant Layout.
• Ideally previous experience with pressure vessels.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• English Language – written, spoken and technical
• Specification/report writing (preferred but not essential)
• Awareness of Quality Management System philosophy
• Ability to design/work to International Standards and Codes of Practice

Candidates must have existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.