Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer £75,000 – £80,000 per annum Monday to Friday - 9:00am – 5:00pm 25 days’ annual leave + public bank holidays Based on site at West Thurrock Pin Point Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established chemical manufacturing organisation at its West Thurrock site. This is a key engineering position, acting as the group focal point for mechanical engineering and supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment. The role will cover a broad range of mechanical equipment, including pipework, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, heat exchangers, boilers and air compressors. The successful candidate will ideally have senior mechanical engineering experience within Chemical, Oil & Gas or a similar Upper Tier COMAH environment, together with experience of mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and delivering large-scale capital projects. The Role * Lead mechanical engineering activities across the West Thurrock site and provide support across the wider UK group. * Provide technical expertise across mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications. * Support the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and engineering projects. * Work closely with maintenance and inspection teams to improve plant reliability and equipment performance. * Develop and improve mechanical engineering standards, specifications and procedures. * Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical solutions to production and maintenance teams. * Support capital projects from initial scoping through to delivery, including contractor management. * Carry out risk assessments, root cause analysis and reliability studies. * Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs and other safety studies. * Ensure engineering activities meet health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. * Drive continuous improvement and improvements in plant performance and energy efficiency. About You * Proven senior mechanical engineering experience within Chemical, Oil & Gas or a similar Upper Tier COMAH environment. * Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems and utilities. * Experience with mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and maintenance best practice. * Experience delivering multimillion-pound capital engineering projects. * A Mechanical Engineering degree; Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and project management skills. * The ability to influence and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. * A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards. If you're an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a technically challenging role with a leading industrial organisation, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today through Pin Point Recruitment